A large rice bowl made of red clay and white glaze. Can also be used as a small bowl.

This large rice bowl is made by combining red clay, which gives off the roughness and warmth characteristic of clay, with a simple white glaze that brings out the earthiness of the clay. Instead of firing in the electric kiln that I normally use at home, I had the pieces fired in a kerosene kiln at the pottery maker that I am currently using. The pottery is fired using a method called reduction firing, which creates an oxygen shortage inside the kiln during firing, allowing you to enjoy a refined flavor that cannot be produced in an electric furnace. The glazes used are original to the pottery maker, and offer colors and textures that cannot be found anywhere else. The larger rice bowl can also be used as a small bowl. It also holds up well with rice dishes with liquid, such as ochazuke and rice with raw egg on top. The texture and color that are reminiscent of earthenware make not only white rice, but also mixed grain rice and seasoned rice look even more delicious. Please enjoy it with a variety of ingredients. I use a small electric kiln and an electric potter's wheel at home to make my pottery, and I do all of the processes by hand, from kneading the clay to shaping, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing. Although we cannot mass-produce them, each one has its own unique expression, and you can enjoy the flavor that comes from being made by hand. The item you receive will be the same as the product image, and there are 4 items in stock at the time of listing. Each piece is slightly different in size and shape, so we have included photos of all four at the very end of the product images. You can choose whichever you like while it's still in stock, so please let us know at the time of purchase if you have a preference. To avoid damaging your table as much as possible, the contact surface will be sanded down before delivery. Using various glazes and clays, I create a wide variety of pottery in different colors and shapes, searching for the best combinations. It is impossible to create two identical pieces, so although they may look similar, each piece is unique. I would be very happy if you could find your favorite. We hope you enjoy the warm atmosphere that only pottery can provide and add some color to your daily life. ---- *Size and weight* ①Diameter 15.4cm, base diameter 4.8cm, height 5.5cm, weight 234g ②Diameter 15cm, Base diameter 5.1cm, Height 5.6cm, Weight 245g ③Diameter 15cm, Base diameter 5.4cm, Height 5.6cm, Weight 264g ④Diameter 15.3cm, Base diameter 4.8cm, Height 5.7cm, Weight 256g ---- *Precautions for purchase and use - Due to its nature, pottery is absorbent, and in some cases color may stain the crazing or moisture may seep out. For this reason, we ship products after performing a water-stopping treatment using a water-stopping agent for tableware, so there is no need to seal the pores. The waterproofing treatment takes 2-3 days, so please allow 5 days from the time of order to shipping. If you do not need the waterproofing agent, please let us know at the time of purchase. - The cutlery in the product images is not included. - We try to photograph and edit product images as accurately as possible to make them appear as real as possible, but they may appear differently depending on your monitor settings and lighting conditions. ・As this product is also sold on other websites, in the unlikely event that there are multiple purchases, we will deliver to the person who made the purchase first. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ・You can also use it in the microwave (for warming) or dishwasher, but the vibrations from the microwaves and the spraying of hot water may accelerate deterioration. We would appreciate it if you could refrain from using them as much as possible. ・Please refrain from using in an oven or over an open flame. After use, wash thoroughly and dry thoroughly to prevent stains and mold.