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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
* Free shipping (excluding Okinawa and remote islands) for purchases of 20,000 yen or more.
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An Adorable Expression
This bear has a vacant expression with its mouth agape. Its seemingly communicative face is so adorable that just looking at it brings a sense of calm and healing.
Ancient Essence
The artist, Mikiko Kato, loves the shapes and decorated creatures from ancient Orient and the Jomon period. She is drawn to their enigmatic expressions and the unintentional humor in them. We feel an indescribable cuteness, as if ancient and modern essences are mixed together.
Just Looking at It Makes You Happy
Each strand of fur is hand-carved, giving it a very realistic feel. Ms. Kato says she loves to observe the various movements and expressions of bears at a bear park. This strong curiosity might be what creates these ineffably charming expressions.
A Moment of Relaxation with a Smile
This bear mug has such a strong presence that you'll want to keep it by your side always. Its adorable expression gives you energy when you're tired and makes you even happier when you're already in good spirits, emitting a mysterious charm.
As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness/pooling, stone pitting, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns/designs. In addition, some items may show differences in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. While we cannot choose which specific item you receive, we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping and we will email you additional photos.
◆◆List of Mikiko Kato's works◆◆
Product Details
| Production Area | Japan |
| Material | Pottery |
| Size |
Diameter: approx. 9cm (approx. 11.8cm including handle) |
| Electronics |
Microwave: Can be used for reheating |
| Mikiko KATO |
| 2021 | Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Advanced Technical School, Ceramics Course |
| Currently working as a ceramic artist's assistant and creating works in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture | |
| Fall 2023 | Established a studio in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Recommended Care and Precautions from Mikiko Kato |
| 〇 The items have been sealed, so they can be used as is. 〇 The powder-glazed pottery consists of three layers (body, slip, and glaze) and is prone to chipping by nature. Please be careful not to bump the rim when handling. |
| Understanding "Tableware" |
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〇 As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there may be variations in color and shade. 〇 Since the painting is also hand-drawn, the expressions may differ. 〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, small black dots, fine scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortions. 〇 While we process images to make them as close to the actual color as possible, the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display. 〇 We deliver items that have passed not only the inspections by 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 mass-produced factory goods do not possess! |
