This is a deep, large turquoise blue bowl from a kiln in Tamba-Sasayama. It's perfect as a serving bowl or for salads. The color deepens with use. Because turquoise blue pottery absorbs oil, it's recommended to "seal" it before use. It's best to run the bowl under water before placing food on it when you first start using it. Avoid placing oily dishes, stir-fries, tempura, or fried foods on it initially. Start with dishes with less oil, such as simmered dishes, and once the color settles, you can use it for stir-fries, hamburgers, and other oily foods. If you put oily foods on it right away, it will absorb the oil and stain. "About Pottery" Unlike porcelain, pottery has a coarser texture in both the clay and glaze. If left with water in it for a long time, water may seep through, but this will stop with use. "Sealing" Put rice washing water or water mixed with wheat flour into a pot, bring it to a boil, and soak the dishes in it. Leave them until they cool. Then, wash them well with detergent and dry them. In the case of pottery, the inside may not be dry even if the surface is dry. Please dry it thoroughly as it can cause mold. This turquoise blue pottery will deepen in color as it is used. There are various things to consider at first, but it becomes a very enjoyable "vessel to nurture." 【Size】 Approximately 24cm in diameter, approximately 6cm in height 【Material】 Pottery 【Origin】 Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture / Japan 【Notes】 Microwave safe, Dishwasher safe 【Important Notes】 ◆ Because the pottery is handmade, each piece has a different texture and appearance. Please enjoy the variations of handmade pottery, as no two pieces are exactly alike. ◆ Due to being handmade, there may be slight differences in size and capacity. There may be some warping. ◆ Returns, exchanges, and cancellations are not accepted due to differences in the photographic image of the color and texture of handmade products. ◆ Because the pottery is handmade, there may be variations in the color, shades, patterns, visible areas of the clay, small holes, drips of paint, color unevenness, blurring, scorch marks, and uneven firing. Please understand these points before purchasing. ◆ Products will be shipped at random from the available stock, so please be aware of this.