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Product Description The 360-year tradition 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 center of the industry. Craftsmen, kilns, 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 Institute) and support workshops. How Kutani Ware is Made - Shaping: Round items are centered on a potter's wheel, while complex shapes like square items and figurines are crafted by hand. - Bisque Firing: Firing at about 800 degrees for 8 hours results in a skin color. This is followed by high-temperature firing at 1300 degrees for over 15 hours in the main kiln. - Overglaze Painting: After outlining with gosu (cobalt blue), colors are applied using traditional 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 fired again in a gold kiln (Nishiki kiln) at low temperatures of 400-500 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 crackles 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 - Mug Cup: Gold Flower Design - Mug Cup: Glaze Color - Mug Cup: Real Gold Design Sizes: Diameter 8.5 × Height 7.7 cm (in a special paper box) Diameter 9.8 × Height 8.8 cm (in a special paper box) Diameter 8.2 × Height 8.2 cm (in a