This is a Mashiko ware choshi (a sake cup with a long handle and a katakuchi mouthpiece used for pouring sake).
This is a work by Mashiko town ceramic artist Mayuko Itabashi (Itabashi Kiln).
The traditional Mashiko nukajiro glazeis used for the glaze, giving it a beautiful milky white color, and is topped with a deep green glaze with beautiful crazing, making it a piece of pottery with a rich flavor.
Size (W x D x H)
155 x 120 x 134 mm (diameter 120 mm, height to edge 79 mm)
(6.1 x 4.7 x 5.3 in (diameter 4.7 in, height to edge 3.1 in))
weight
Approximately 320 g (approximately 11.3 oz)
material
Ceramic (Pottery)
microwave oven
Not microwave-safe
dishwasher
Not dishwasher-safe
direct flame
Not suitable for open flame
oven
Not oven-safe
■ Precautions when handling
The handles and spout are delicate, so please handle with care to avoid hitting them against other dishes or applying excessive force to them.
