Scallop Cup Olive | Shintaro Abe

Making every day warm and comfortable

The moment you pick it up, you can feel a sense of calm and tranquility, as if you have come across an antique. Its form, stripped of unnecessary decoration, is elegant yet lacks any coldness, with a presence that seems to retain a faint trace of human touch. Rather than demanding attention at the center of the table, it effortlessly blends into the surroundings, bringing a subtle elegance and refinement to the space.

The painted design winding around the surface of the vessel creates a rhythm like a beautiful textile pattern, seemingly crossing the boundary between flat and three-dimensional with lightness. The design painted on the simple form allows the negative space to breathe comfortably, revealing a different expression from every viewing angle. While enhancing the food served in it, it also delights the eyes in unexpected moments.

The motif subtly incorporates a touch of nature that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The freshness of lemons grown in the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea, the shadows cast by swaying olive leaves. Scenes that blend into everyday life are gently captured in the design on the vessel. It is not meant for special occasions, but rather for the casual table of everyday life.

A vessel you will want to choose carefully and use with care for years to come. It sets the tone for the warmth of daily life, whether you are enjoying breakfast in the morning light, having afternoon tea, or serving a stew at dusk. With this vessel, eating and spending time all begin to breathe slowly. It allows you to live such a calm and beautiful everyday life naturally.

As each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze variations, glaze runs, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns and designs. Some pieces may also show variations in glaze coverage, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black spots), but this does not affect their use. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as the distinctive charm of handmade pieces. You cannot choose which specific item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please contact us before shipping, and we will send you additional photos by email.