A vibrantly colored turquoise rice bowl. "Shigaraki ware" is pottery produced in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is said to have a long history of 1260 years. In 1976 (Showa 51), it was designated as a traditional craft by the government. [Size] Approximately 12cm in diameter, approximately 6cm in height [Material] Pottery [Origin] Shigaraki ware: Koka City, Shiga Prefecture / Japan [Notes] Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher. ◇ We kindly ask you to check our profile before purchasing. ◇ We welcome combined purchases with other items, so please feel free to comment with any requests or inquiries. ◇ We have stock available, so please comment if you wish to purchase more than one item. [Caution] ◆ As pottery is handmade, each piece has a different texture and expression. Please enjoy the variations of handmade pottery, as no two pieces will have the exact same finish. ◆ Due to being handmade, there may be slight differences in size and capacity. There may also be slight distortions. ◆ As this is a handmade product, we cannot accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations due to differences in color or texture from the product photos. ◆ As pottery is handmade, variations in color, shade, pattern, visible unglazed areas, small holes, paint drips, uneven coloring, fading, scorch marks, and uneven firing may occur from product to product. Please understand these points before purchasing. ◆ Do not use in ovens or over direct heat, as this may cause breakage or injury. ◆ Please note that the item shipped will be selected from our stock. Please confirm any questions before purchasing. We also have many other blue tableware items that evoke the feeling of the sea, so please take a look. We hope you find something you like. #Mino ware #Mashiko ware #Shigaraki ware #Blue pottery #Turquoise color #Turquoise #Turquoise blue #Turquoise blue matte #Blue tableware #Rice bowl #Chawan #Blue tableware #Blue dishes #Ochawan #Bowl #Wan #Couple's chawan #Tableware #Sea-inspired pottery #Sea-inspired tableware #Blue ware #Turquoise blue #Yachimun