【Reunion】Medium Rice Bowl / Starting Family Chicken / Housewarming, Wedding Gift

【Reunion】Medium Rice Bowl - Family Reunion The early mornings in rural Yilan are often awakened by the roosters of one's own household or neighbors. Chickens are also a common sight, leisurely wandering in the courtyards of traditional Siheyuan houses. Even tourists visiting Yilan make it a point to go to Jiaoxi to savor the must-try local delicacy, "Weng Kao Chicken." In traditional Taiwanese folk weddings, the "leading hen" symbolizes the new couple starting their family, while "couple chickens" are a blessing for their blissful married life. In the Minnan dialect, "chicken" (雞, jī) sounds similar to "home" (家, ka), thus chickens also represent family reunion. Furthermore, "egg" (蛋, dàn) sounds similar to "generation" (代, dài), so a hen laying eggs symbolizes passing down blessings through generations. The Sanxing Siji Reunion Chicken tableware, designed with a unique local cultural blue-and-white totem and crafted with exquisite classic blue-and-white porcelain techniques, allows you to enjoy the simple beauty of Yilan life on your everyday dining table. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The design concept for this rice bowl originated from a request by a village grandmother for a soup bowl suitable for a single person. With her children working in other cities and the population dwindling to just her and her grandfather, she needed a personal soup bowl. While the need itself is a bit poignant, it's truly gratifying if such tableware can bring comfort to grandparents. It's also perfect for busy individuals in bustling cities, ideal for enjoying a large bowl of noodles when dining alone, or for those times at home when you want to fill a big bowl with all your favorite dishes and savor the deliciousness in solitude.^_^ 【Craftsmanship】 Hand-applied Glaze. Blue-and-White Stamping ★ This piece is handcrafted, embracing a relaxed feel and natural variations. Due to high-temperature firing, the final shape may not be perfectly round, and each piece will have slight differences in size and form. The white glaze on the piece is hand-dipped, resulting in natural flowing textures and marks. The hand-stamped blue-and-white design will exhibit varying shades and color differences after firing. Occasionally, natural brown iron spots or blue glaze spots may appear. If you have extremely high expectations for color consistency, please refrain from ordering. 【Dimensions】 Medium Rice Bowl: Diameter 15cm, Height 5.5cm, Base 7cm 【Material】 Ceramic Clay. Fired at 1230°C ★ Please note! The blue-and-white pattern on the tableware is naturally stamped, not printed or a decal. Therefore, it will present natural, irregular edges and textures. 【Usage and Care】 Can be heated in an electric cooker. Can be washed with water or detergent. To prolong its lifespan, avoid microwaving. Handcrafted ceramic items may develop cracks if heated in a microwave due to uneven temperature distribution between extreme hot and cold conditions. Origin/Manufacturing Method Sanxing, Yilan, Taiwan. Handmade by Sanxing Siji.