Japanese Ceramic Small Bowl or Drinking Cup, Chestnut

An elegantly formed ceramic drinking cup or bowl — use for small portions of soup, for desserts, or for drinking tea, coffee or hot chocolate. With a beautifully variegated chestnut brown glaze. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares embracing both traditional and modern ceramic techniques, using a diverse range of natural materials (porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and open-fire resistant earthenware). Their collection of tableware and donabes are made from natural clay excavated from the Japanese mountains, shaped and glazed by hand, with dipped or hand-brushed glazes. Measures 100mm in diameter, 65mm high, with a capacity of 250cc. Microwave and dishwasher safe, not oven safe.