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Round teacup (Nobori)
Round teacup (Nobori)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 90mm
・(Diameter) 70mm
Capacity: Approximately 150mL
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 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 to air dry naturally before storing.
【Regarding 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-yaki is pottery that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
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This is a beautifully simple Bizen pottery tea cup with a firmly attached high foot.
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, making each piece unique with no two having identical firing patterns. The images show examples of firing results, so please understand that the color and patterns will not be exactly the same.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as part of the distinctive character 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. 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 pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, tightly fired surface with a distinctive reddish-brown color. The patterns created through "kihen" (firing variations) are 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 become the individuality of each pottery workshop and artisan. After shaping with a potter's wheel or hand-building techniques, 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 originates from 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 pottery is formed from high-quality clay, dried, and then fired without painting or glazing, allowing the natural character of the clay to emerge beautifully. The firing effects create distinctive patterns such as goma, sangiri, and hidasuki, 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.