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Saucer and small plate (Hidaski)
Saucer and small plate (Hidaski)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 30mm
・(Diameter) 110mm
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: 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 it 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】
You may use dish detergent, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing it to air dry naturally before storing.
【About Color Staining】
Coffee, tea, and other items with strong pigments will gradually cause staining deposits on the vessel. For noticeable staining, please try using oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen pottery is ceramics that are sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
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A Bizen pottery saucer that also serves as a small plate.This is "Hidasuki" fired in an electric kiln.
It can be used not only as a small plate for cookies and other baked goods, but also as a saucer for coffee cups.The firing color varies depending on the placement within the kiln and the exposure to flames, so no two pieces have the same firing color, which is one of the great attractions of Bizen pottery.
※The firing results of Bizen pottery vary greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay, and these can also differ significantly based on the placement within the kiln during firing. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images show examples of firing effects, 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 from the gradual development of Sue pottery (sueki) production methods from the Kofun period, with the production of everyday items such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. During the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be produced.
Characteristics of Bizen ware
We use clay called "hiyose," which is a mixture of soil excavated from rice fields combined with mountain soil and black earth, containing iron content. Without using glaze, the pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, well-fired finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are each unique, with no two pieces being identical.
Bizen ware manufacturing process
In Bizen pottery, where clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's character reflects the individuality of each kiln and artisan. After forming 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 pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns along with Seto, Tokoname, Tamba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen pottery is formed from high-quality clay, dried, and then fired without painting or glazing, allowing the natural clay characteristics to emerge beautifully. The firing patterns include goma, sanbiki, and hidasuki, which are created by the placement method in the kiln and the components of ash and straw that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.