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Product Description The 360-year traditional beauty of Kaga Hyakumangoku Kutani ware is primarily produced in Kanazawa, Kaga, and Nomi City in Ishikawa Prefecture, with Terai Town in Nomi City known as "Kutani no Sato," the industrial center. Craftsmen, kiln owners, wholesalers, and box makers gather here. Additionally, the pottery village is equipped with facilities such as a museum and a school (Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center) and support workshops. How Kutani Ware is Made - Shaping: Circular items are shaped on a potter's wheel, while more complex shapes like square items and figurines are crafted by hand. - Bisque Firing: Firing at about 800 degrees for 8 hours gives it a skin color. After that, it is fired in a main kiln at a high temperature of 1300 degrees for over 15 hours. - Overglaze Painting: On top of the bone drawing done with gosu, colors are applied using Japanese paints. The colors of Kutani ware differ significantly before and after firing, making color mixing and matching quite challenging, showcasing the skill of the artisans! - Overglaze Kiln: This is the final process. Depending on the color, it is fired overnight at around 800 degrees. However, if gold or silver is used, it must be placed in a gold kiln (nishiki kiln) for a second firing at a low temperature of 400 to 500 degrees. Can it be washed in a dishwasher? Repeated washing in a dishwasher may cause color fading, so please hand wash. Can it be used in a microwave? Items that use gold or silver cannot be used. Others can be used. About Crackle Some items may have fine crackle-like patterns in the base material. Enjoy the unique texture of the pottery. Is it made in Japan? It is 100% made in Japan. Products are sold from the center of "Kutani no Sato" in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Popular Products - Couple Yunomi Silver Luster - Couple Yunomi Moon Rabbit - Couple Yunomi Mt. Fuji Range - Special Makeup Box Included - Size (Large) Diameter 7 × Height 68 cm - Size (Large) Diameter 7.2 × Height 9 cm - Size (Large) Diameter 7 × Height