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BOWL
BOWL
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 55mm
・(Diameter) 150mm
Material: Pottery
Capacity: Approximately 150mL
Electronic devices: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)
【Before use】
As this is made from natural clay, the surface has fine irregularities where oil and moisture can easily penetrate.
To prevent this as much as possible, we recommend soaking in water for about 30 minutes before use if possible. Please note that cups and similar items will inevitably develop color staining from coffee and other beverages.
【After use】
Dish detergent may be used, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing it to air dry naturally before storing.
【About color staining】
Beverages with strong pigments such as coffee and tea will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For noticeable stains, please try using oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen pottery is ceramic that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
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Don't you have vessels at home that you "find yourself reaching for without thinking"? Such pieces aren't necessarily extremely stylish or expensive, but they all share the common trait of being "easy to use." There are such vessels in our home's cupboard as well. This BOWL was created based on such vessels.
Bizen pottery, with its subdued color tones, pairs beautifully with vibrant dishes, creating an elegant presentation especially when serving salads.
※The firing results of Bizen pottery vary greatly depending on kiln temperature, conditions, and clay type, and can also differ significantly based on placement within the kiln. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images shown are examples of firing results, so please understand that the color and patterns will not be identical.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as a unique characteristic of Bizen pottery.
The History of Bizen Ware
Bizen pottery is said to have originated when the production methods of Sue pottery (sueki) from the Kofun period gradually developed, and everyday items such as bowls, plates, and tiles were produced during the Heian period. By the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be created.
Characteristics of Bizen ware
We use clay called "hiyo-se," which is soil excavated from rice fields and mixed with mountain soil and black soil containing iron. Without using glaze, the pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, fired finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are each unique, with no two being identical.
Bizen ware manufacturing process
In Bizen pottery, where the clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's characteristics become the individuality of each kiln or artisan. After shaping on a potter's wheel or by hand-building, the pieces are naturally dried and fired in climbing kilns or electric kilns. The firing of Bizen pottery is typically done using split red pine wood.
Bizen ware
Bizen-yaki pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns, along with Seto, Tokoname, Tamba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen-yaki is formed with high-quality clay and dried, then fired without painting or glazing, which brings out the natural character of the clay. The firing effects include goma, sangiri, and hidasuki patterns, which result from the arrangement in the kiln and the components of ash and straw that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.