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Regarding delivery
It will be delivered by Yamato Transport.
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Kanto/Kansai/Tohoku/Shinetsu/Hokuriku/Tokai 880 yen per destination Chugoku/Shikoku 1,100 yen per destination Hokkaido/Kyushu 1,300 yen per destination Okinawa 1,400 yen per destination
* Free shipping (excluding Okinawa and remote islands) for purchases of 20,000 yen or more.
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A gentle time that brings a smile
Simple and adorable three-dimensional animal figures and patterns. Their rounded shapes are somehow gentle, and holding them brings a warm, comforting feeling that soothes the heart. The vaguely soft texture of the patterns and the warmth of the clay combine, enveloping you in a gentle atmosphere, as if you are gazing at a peaceful landscape.

Each piece is carefully shaped using techniques such as slab building, molding, and hand-pinching. The soft outlines, with traces of handwork still visible, and the tactile warmth of the clay are evident. The gentle patterns and three-dimensional figures drawn all around are all unique, each possessing a quiet individuality.

The tranquil ivory and dark brown earth colors are calming tones that evoke the warmth of the earth. Simply placing them on your dining table gently softens the atmosphere, creating a quiet space in your busy day. They are sure to soothe your mind, making you want to take a deep breath.

Enjoy a leisurely tea time with your favorite cakes or baked goods. Spending time with these gentle patterns and three-dimensional objects will surely make your usual moments a little warmer and more enjoyable. You might just find yourself smiling naturally. These vessels quietly deliver such serene happiness.

Due to being handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and patterns. Also, there may be differences in how the glaze is applied, as well as crazing, pinholes, and iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these unique expressions that are characteristic of handmade items. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please feel free to contact us before shipping, and we will email you additional photos.
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Product Details
| Production area | Japan |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Size |
Diameter: approx. 7.9cm |
| Electronic devices |
Microwave: OK |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory Mihoko Matsumoto |
| 1990 | Graduated from Saga Art College, Department of Dyeing and Weaving (short course) |
| Worked in painting and Japanese miscellaneous goods design at a Kyoto kimono company. | |
| 2002 | Married into a pottery family in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, a pottery producing region, and learned techniques while assisting with the family business. |
| Recommended care instructions and precautions from Maruban Ceramics Factory |
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〇The items have been sealed, so there is no need to boil them in rice water, but due to the nature of the glaze, crazing may occur if boiling water is poured in. Stains that cannot be removed with neutral detergent may come off with a melaminesponge. |
| Understanding "Tableware" |
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〇 Due to each piece being handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, color unevenness and variations in shade will occur. |

