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Regarding delivery
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
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Adorable Expression
This bear has a vacant expression with its mouth slightly open. Its somewhat inquisitive look is so adorable that just gazing at it brings a sense of warmth and healing.
Ancient Essence
The artist loves the shapes and decorated creatures from ancient Near Eastern and Jomon periods, finding charm in their often inexplicable expressions and unintentional humor. One can sense an ineffable cuteness, as if ancient and modern essences are mixed together.
Just Looking at It Makes You Feel Happy
Each strand of fur is hand-carved, giving it a very realistic feel. Ms. Kato says she loves observing the various movements and expressions of bears at bear ranches. Perhaps this strong curiosity is what creates such uniquely charming expressions.
A Moment of Relief and Smiles
This bear mug has a strong presence that makes you want to keep it by your side forever. Its adorable expression gives you strength when you're tired and makes you even more cheerful when you're already in good spirits. It's a mug with a mysterious charm.
As each item is handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness/pooling, stone inclusions, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns. Also, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of handmade craftsmanship. You cannot choose which specific item you 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
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Material | Pottery |
| Size |
Diameter: approx. 9cm (approx. 11.8cm including handle) |
| Electronics |
Microwave: OK for warming |
| Mikiko Kato |
| 2021 | Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Advanced Technical Training School |
| Worked as a potter's assistant and created her own works in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture | |
| Autumn 2023 | Established a workshop in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Recommended care instructions and precautions from Mikiko Kato |
| 〇 The "medome" (sealing) treatment has been done, so you can use it as is. 〇 Kohiki (powdered white glaze) ware is made of three layers: clay, slip, and glaze, and tends to chip easily. Please be careful not to bump the rim when handling. |
| Understanding "Utensils" |
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〇 As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Also, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be variations in color and shade. 〇 Since each design is hand-painted, expressions may vary. 〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, products may have small holes, small black dots, scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortion. 〇 We strive to process images to be as close to the actual color as possible, but the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display. 〇 We deliver items that have passed not only the inspection of the manufacturer, kiln, and artist, but also our final inspection. 〇 Product photos are samples, so the item you receive will not be identical in every detail. 〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. Please understand and agree to this before purchasing. 〇 We hope you enjoy the "flavor" and "charm" unique to handmade items, which are not found in factory mass-produced goods! |
