A lidded vessel in matte glaze and nuanced blue, perfect for trinkets or even culinary delights.

Crafted from fine-grained white clay that enhances the glaze's vibrant color, this is a round, wide-mouthed lidded container. The lid is finished with a calm, light blue glaze, while the body features a matte glaze with a subtle off-white hue, creating a vessel that is both refreshing and warm in feel. As the clay and glaze are the same as those used for tableware, it can be used as a container for small items, a confectionery dish, or even for serving food. When used as a container for small items, you might store sewing threads and buttons, or leftover ribbons, or perhaps brooches and rings. As a confectionery dish, you could fill it with your favorite hard candies, individually wrapped baked goods, or chocolates. For serving food, it's ideal for carefully presenting and savoring dishes like simmered turnips and shrimp, or anku tofu. It can be enjoyed in various ways. All processes, from clay kneading to forming, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing, are done by hand in my home studio, which is equipped with a small electric kiln and a potter's wheel. The plump, rounded form, soft texture, and slight heft convey the essence of pottery. While mass production is not possible, each piece has its own unique character, offering the charm that comes from being handmade. The item you receive will be the same as pictured. The base has been sanded to minimize scratching your table. I create a variety of ceramic pieces in different colors and shapes, exploring the best combinations of various glazes and clays. Each piece is unique, seemingly similar but truly one-of-a-kind. I would be delighted if you find something you love. I hope you can enjoy the warm atmosphere unique to pottery as a touch of color in your daily life. ーーーーー *Size and Weight (with lid)* Diameter: 12.3cm Base Diameter: 5.3cm Height: 7.5cm Weight: 345g ーーーーー *Regarding Waterproofing Treatment* Due to the nature of pottery, it is porous and may, in some cases, absorb color into the crazing or allow moisture to seep through. Therefore, I apply a waterproofing treatment to all ceramic pieces before they are sent to you. Ceramics that have undergone waterproofing treatment do not require a preliminary soaking at home. You can use them immediately after a light wash upon arrival. Items that have already been treated will be shipped within 3 days. Those for which the treatment will be applied after your order is placed will be shipped within 5 days. ・Waterproofing Agent Name: Flip Coat ・Effects: Improved waterproof and moisture-proof properties, reduced penetration of oil and acids, reduced staining and spotting, prevention of cracking due to freezing, prevention of mold and algae growth, prevention of penetration into crazing. ・Features: Water-soluble, colorless and transparent, odorless, non-flammable, weakly alkaline. (You can find more detailed information by searching the waterproofing agent's name online.) ーーーーー ・Due to the characteristics of glaze colors, the pieces may appear whiter under morning light or white light, and exhibit more reddish or yellowish tones under evening light or warm-colored lamps. ・While product images are taken and edited to be as true to the actual product as possible, please understand that colors may appear differently depending on your monitor settings and the lighting conditions. ・As this item is also sold on other sites, in the rare event of overlapping purchases, the item will be delivered to the customer who completes the purchase procedure first. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. ・Microwave (for warming purposes) and dishwasher use is possible, but vibrations from microwaves and high-pressure hot water sprays may accelerate deterioration. We kindly ask that you refrain from using them as much as possible. ・Please refrain from using in ovens or over open flames. ・After use, to prevent stains and mold, please wash thoroughly, dry completely, and then store in your cupboard or other designated storage.