【Reunion Pair of Bowls】 Soup Bowl / Home-Establishing Rooster / Housewarming, Newlywed Gift

Bowls with a rounder body are soup bowls | Bowls with a straighter body are Japanese-style rice bowls. The early mornings in Yilan's countryside are often awakened by the crowing of roosters from one's own home or the neighbors'. Roosters are also a common sight wandering through the threshing grounds of traditional courtyard houses. Even tourists visiting Yilan make it a point to go to Jiaoxi to savor the must-try local delicacy, "Weng Kao Ji" (kiln-roasted chicken). In traditional Taiwanese weddings, the "guiding rooster" symbolizes new beginnings and establishing a home, while the "couple rooster" offers blessings for a harmonious marital life. In Taiwanese Hokkien, "ji" (rooster) sounds similar to "jia" (home), thus the rooster also represents family reunion. Furthermore, "dan" (egg) sounds like "dai" (generation), so a hen laying eggs symbolizes prosperity for generations to come. The Sanxing Siji "Reunion Rooster" tableware, designed with a distinctive local cultural blue-and-white pattern and crafted with unique classic blue-and-white porcelain techniques, allows you to enjoy the simple beauty of Yilan life on your everyday dining table. 【Craftsmanship】 Hand-glazed. Blue-and-white decal application. ★ This piece is handmade, embracing a freehand 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 is hand-dipped, resulting in natural flow patterns and minor imperfections. The hand-applied blue-and-white decal will exhibit varying shades of color 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 purchasing. 【Dimensions】 Bowl mouth diameter 12.5cm, height 6cm, bowl base diameter 5.5cm (+-0.5cm) 【Material】 Ceramic clay. Fired at 1230°C. ★ Please note! The blue-and-white pattern on the tableware is applied through natural decal transfer, not printing or glaze stickers. Therefore, it will present natural, irregular edges and textures. 【Usage and Care】 Can be heated in a rice cooker. Can be washed with water or detergent. To extend its lifespan, avoid microwaving. Due to the risk of uneven heating causing cracks when subjected to significant temperature changes, it is recommended to avoid microwave use for handmade ceramics. 【Origin/Manufacturing Method】 Sanxing, Yilan, Taiwan | Handmade by Sanxing Siji. 【Shipping Regulations for Taiwan Area】 Porcelain is a fragile item. Please select Black Cat Express for safer transportation. If you choose 7-11 store-to-store pickup, we are unable to offer compensation, replacement, or returns for any breakage during transit.