I purchased this item a long time ago from a handmade goods website. I used it to hold stick coffee and sugar, etc. I have not used it for liquids. I've had it stored away for the past few years. The blue glaze is beautiful. It's a work by Yusuke Hatakeyama. When I searched for his name, the current style of his work seemed different, so it's possible it's a different artist with the same name. I'm not entirely sure about that. So, if you like this piece, how about it?