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Regarding delivery
Regarding delivery
It will be delivered by Yamato Transport.
Shipping charges vary by region.
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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Gentle moments that bring a smile
Simple yet adorable animal figurines and patterns. Their rounded shapes exude a gentle charm, and holding them brings a comforting warmth that soothes the heart. The softly blurred patterns and the warmth of the clay intertwine, creating a gentle atmosphere, as if gazing upon a tranquil landscape.
Each piece is carefully shaped using techniques such as slab building, molding, and hand-pinching. The soft outlines retain the marks of handcraftsmanship, and the texture has the warmth of the clay. The gently drawn patterns and figurines, each unique, exude a quiet individuality, with no two exactly alike.
The tranquil ivory and dark brown earth tones are calm colors that evoke the warmth of the earth. Simply placing them on your dining table gently softens the atmosphere, creating a quiet space in a busy day. They are likely to calm your mind and make you want to take a deep breath.
Enjoy a leisurely tea time with your favorite cakes and baked goods. Spending time surrounded by gentle patterns and figurines is sure to make your everyday moments a little warmer and more enjoyable. Before you know it, you'll find yourself naturally smiling, as these vessels quietly deliver such serene happiness.
As each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and patterns. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy them as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. You cannot choose which item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping, and we will email you additional photos.
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Product Details
| Place of production | Japan |
| Material | Pottery |
| Size |
Diameter: approx. 5cm (max. approx. 8cm) |
| Electronics |
Microwave: Yes |
| Maruban Ceramics Factory Mihoko Matsumoto |
| 1990 | Graduated from Saga University of Arts and Design, Dyeing and Weaving Department (short course) |
| Worked in painting and Japanese sundry goods design at Kyoto Kimono | |
| 2002 | Married into a pottery family in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, a pottery producing region, and learned techniques while assisting with the family business |
| Recommended Care and Precautions from Maruban Kojo |
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〇Sealing treatment has been applied, so there is no need to boil it with rice washing water, etc. However, due to the nature of the glaze, crazing may occur if boiling water is poured into it. Stains that are difficult to remove with neutral detergent may come off with a melaminesponge. |
| Understanding "Wares" |
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〇As each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there may be unevenness in color and shades. |
