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Cup and saucer (comb pattern)
Cup and saucer (comb pattern)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size【Cup】：
・(Height) 60mm
・(Diameter) 85mm
・(Including handle) 110mm
Size【Saucer】：
・(Height) 15mm
・(Diameter) 140mm
Capacity: Approximately 200mL
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)
【Before use】
As it is made of 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 color staining will inevitably occur on cups and similar items when used with 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】
Strongly pigmented substances such as coffee and tea will gradually cause staining on the pottery. For noticeable stains, please try using oxygen-based bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen pottery is ceramics that are vulnerable to sudden temperature changes.
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A Bizen-yaki cup & saucer. As an accent, comb patterns are carved into the sides.
Bizen-yaki, made using a technique that fires the clay itself, is said to have the effect of mellowing coffee because the surface of the vessel breathes. For this reason, it is not uncommon to find people who "drink their daily coffee from Bizen-yaki." This saucer set can also be used to serve small confections or as a dessert plate on its own.
※The firing results of Bizen-yaki vary greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay, and may also differ significantly depending on the placement within the kiln. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images show 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 understand this as part of the unique character of Bizen-yaki.
The History of Bizen Pottery
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 utensils such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. By 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 soil containing iron. Without using glaze, the pieces are fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a tightly sintered finish, resulting in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kihen" (firing variations) are each unique, with no two pieces 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 reflect 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 pottery is produced in and around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns along with Seto, Tokoname, Tanba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen pottery is shaped from high-quality clay, dried, and then fired without painting or glazing, allowing the natural character of the clay to be beautifully expressed. The firing patterns include goma, sangiri, and hidasuki, which are created by the way pieces are arranged in the kiln and the components of ash and straw that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.