Name: KURINUKI CUP Nº13
SKU: 4174
Availability: InStock

KURINUKI CUP Nº13

€60.00

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Kurinuki Cup Nº13 is a hand-carved sculptural ceramic cup crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. It is part of a limited-edition series, featuring decoration with locally collected wild clay.

Carved from dark brown stoneware, the Nº13 form develops organically through this process. The surface is finished with locally collected wild clay and sand, sealed beneath a clear glaze. Despite its sculptural presence, this cup is lighter than many other Ondou sculptural works.

What is kurinuki? Unlike traditional pottery — where forms are built up from nothing — kurinuki begins with a solid block of clay. Each piece is slowly carved from a single mass of stoneware until the form reveals itself. This intuitive process creates textured, sculptural surfaces and organic asymmetry, as the material and hands guide its character. No two pieces are exactly alike.

Each cup is individually numbered within its Nº13 series.

Special care piece – please read the care instructions below.

Availability: In stock

Weight	0.500 kg
Volume	Varies between 180-220ml
Size	Height varies between 8-9 cm (incl. 1 cm foot), diameter varies between 8-8.5 cm
Finish	Clear glossy glaze over wild clay and sand mix. Each surface develops uniquely.
Materials	High-fired stoneware clay
Product care	Ondou pieces are crafted as functional art objects. While made from high-fired stoneware fired to 1220 °C — which makes them highly durable and resistant to everyday wear — they are still ceramic and can break if dropped or subjected to strong impact. With proper care, they will last for many years. GENERAL CARE – Avoid sudden temperature changes (thermal shock). For example, do not pour boiling water into a cup that has been stored in the fridge, and avoid running cold water over a very hot piece. – Wash using a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive metal scrubbers, especially on decorated or textured surfaces. – Do not leave pieces soaking in a sink with food residues for extended periods — basic good hygiene. – Allow the piece to dry fully before storing in a closed cabinet. OPTIONAL DEEP CARE – If surface staining from dark liquids appears and you wish to gently refresh the surface, you may soak the piece in rice-washing water (the starchy water from rinsing rice), cold or warm. The natural starches can help draw out minor impurities, giving the surface a subtly smoother feel. This traditional method is gentle and not permanent, but can help maintain the appearance of ceramics over time.
Dishwasher safe?	No, the wild clay decoration may be damaged. While the clay body can withstand it, repeated cycles may affect the surface character.
Microwave safe?	No
Handmade nature	Each item is handmade and shows the marks of this process, including intentional “imperfections.” The products pictured reflect the overall shape, size and color of the piece. However, each item is unique, with differences in glaze, texture and slight variations in size, shape and capacity. Colors may also appear differently depending on lighting conditions and your screen. Dimensional variations can be up to ~1cm, capacity ~50ml, and weight ~50g.