I purchased this in 2021 for display, but it has been stored in a cupboard since then. I am selling it because my tastes have changed. There is no box from when I purchased it. Quality: Ceramic Point: eri, the owner of DEPT and designer of mother/VTOPIA, launched the tableware brand "TOWA CERAMICS" in 2016. Having been at the forefront as a clothing designer and vintage clothing store owner for many years, she created this brand from the desire to "create something that is different from clothing, can blend more into daily life, and can be shared with more people." This is the "LIPS MUG," a representative work of TOWA CERAMICS. The second installment following WHITE is the LIPS MUG BLACK, newly made from the raw clay. The material used is sandstone (Sagan) collected in Shiota City, Saga Prefecture. By mixing porcelain with the expressive sandstone, which contains a lot of fine iron and tends to show individual differences and glaze reactions, an original blend of clay was created. Black Irabo glaze is used for the black glaze. The silvery black color gives a sense of weight, creating a mysterious and sexy black LIPS MUG. As an accent for everyday dining, a gift, an ornament, a pen holder, or a flower vase. Its presence and somewhat mysterious appearance add a touch of incongruity and humor to various scenes. The box made to match the BLACK version can be used as a gift as is. The drawing on the front is based on the design of the first TOWA CERAMICS, drawn by Mr. Noguchi before the prototype was made. Attention ※ Microwave and dishwasher safe ※ Not for use with IH, oven, or direct fire ※ The logo on the bottom is pressed by hand, so there are individual differences in the depth and appearance of the logo. Please understand this beforehand.