Shigaraki Heishi (Vessel)

A Shigaraki Heishi vessel by Q Tani, crafted in an anagama wood‑fired kiln using lignite Kibushi clay. Featuring a distinctive double‑layered structure and natural kiln fissures that celebrate the beauty of the firing process. A timeless ceramic piece for floral arrangements or interior display.

• Area: Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture
• Artist: Q Tani
• Material: Stoneware
• Size: φ28.0cm H:39.5cm
• This product comes with a carton box.

這件由谷穹(Q Tani)創作的信樂平石器皿，採用木節粘土，在穴窯中燒製而成。其獨特的雙層結構和天然窯裂紋，展現了燒製工藝的精髓。這款經久耐用的陶瓷器皿，可用於插花或室內裝飾。

產地：滋賀縣信樂市
藝術家：谷穹(Q Tani)
材質：炻器
尺寸：直徑28.0厘米，高39.5厘米
本產品附有紙盒包裝。

Crafted By Q Tani
A ceramic artist based in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. He has dedicated himself to perfecting the yakishime technique of high-fired unglazed stoneware, using an ana-gama kiln he built himself, taking the “Ko-Shigaraki” jars and pots from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) as his benchmark.

由谷穹(Q Tani)創作
一位居住在滋賀縣信樂市的陶藝家。他致力於完善高溫燒製無釉炻器的燒製技法，使用自己建造的穴窯，並以室町時代(1336-1573)的“古信樂”罐和壺為標竿。

[Shigaraki ware]
A style of ceramics produced in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Fired at high temperatures without glaze, it is characterized by a tactile landscape resulting from its coarse base material and natural ash glaze. One of the six ancient kilns in Japan.

[信樂燒]
信樂燒是日本滋賀縣信樂市所生產的陶瓷。它採用高溫燒製，不施釉，其特點是粗糙的坯體和天然灰釉賦予了它獨特的觸感。信樂燒是日本六大古窯之一。

Care Instructions

• Wash before first use with water or warm water.
• Do not use dishwasher or microwave.
• Do not use it in oven or on open fire.
• Clean the product with non-abrasive, soft scouring pad.
• For your own safety, do not use any item that is chipped or cracked.
  

保養說明

• 首次使用前，請先用清水或溫水清洗。
• 請勿使用洗碗機或微波爐。
• 請勿在烤箱或明火上使用。
• 請使用柔軟的非研磨性百潔布清潔產品。
• 為了您的安全，請勿使用任何有缺口或裂痕的物品。

"Medome" method for new pottery:

• Put the pottery into a pot with some rice grains (alternatively rice powder, flour or starch) and fill up water.
• Boil it on low heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Let it cool down, rinse well and dry thoroughly.

新陶器「Medome」養護法：

• 將陶器放入鍋中，加入一些米粒（或米粉、麵粉或澱粉），加水至淹過陶器。
• 小火煮10至20分鐘。
• 待其冷卻後，徹底沖洗並晾乾。