This is a turquoise blue, one-handed bowl from a kiln in Tamba-Sasayama. It's a perfect size for snacks like yogurt and ice cream, drinks, or even soup. Because turquoise blue pottery absorbs oil, it's recommended to "seal" it before use. When you first start using it, it's best to run the bowl under water before placing food in it. Avoid using it immediately for oily dishes, stir-fries, tempura, or fried foods. Start with dishes with less oil, like simmered dishes, and once the color settles, you can start using it for stir-fries, hamburgers, and other oily foods. If you put oily foods in it right away, it will absorb the oil and stain. "About Pottery" Unlike porcelain, pottery has a coarser texture in both the clay and glaze. If left with water in it for a long time, water may seep through, but this will stop as you use it. "Sealing" Put rice washing water or water mixed with wheat flour into the pot and boil it. Then, soak the dishes in it and leave them until they cool. After that, wash them well with detergent and dry them. In the case of pottery, even if the surface is dry, the inside may not be. Please dry it thoroughly, as this can cause mold. This turquoise blue pottery will deepen in color as it is used. There are various things to consider at first, but it will be a very enjoyable "vessel to nurture." 【Size】Approximately 11.5cm in diameter, approximately 5.5cm in height 【Material】Pottery 【Origin】Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture / Japan 【Notes】Microwave safe, Dishwasher safe 【Important Notes】 ◆ Because the pottery is handmade, each piece has a different texture and appearance. Please enjoy the unique variations of handmade pottery, as no two pieces are exactly alike. ◆ Due to being handmade, there may be slight differences in size and capacity. There may be some warping. ◆ Returns, exchanges, or cancellations are not accepted due to differences in the color or texture of the product images, as these are handmade items. ◆ Because the pottery is handmade, there may be variations in the color, shades, patterns, areas where the base material is visible, small holes, drips of paint, color unevenness, blurring, scorch marks, and uneven firing. Please understand these characteristics before purchasing. ◆ Products will be shipped at random from the available stock, so please be aware of this.