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Round teacup (Hidasuki)
Round teacup (Hidasuki)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 90mm
・(Diameter) 70mm
Material: Pottery
Capacity: Approximately 150mL
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)
【Before use】
Since this is made of natural clay, there are fine irregularities on the surface 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】
You may use dish detergent, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing it to air dry naturally before storing.
【Regarding color staining】
Strong pigments from coffee, tea, and similar beverages will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For bothersome stains, please try oxygen-based 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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This is a simple and elegant Bizen pottery tea cup with a firmly attached high base.
The round form fits comfortably in your hand. It can be used not only as a tea cup but also as a dessert cup for ice cream, pudding, and other treats.
※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. No two pieces have the same 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 from the gradual development of sue pottery (sueki) production methods from the Kofun period, with the production of daily 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 a clay called "hiyose," which is soil excavated from rice fields and mixed 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 hard, fired finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kihen" (firing transformation) are all 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 character reflects the individuality of each kiln and artisan. After shaping on the 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 with high-quality clay, dried, and 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 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.