Made in Japan, meeting domestic standards for human tableware. The material is an artificial functional stone, blended and fired with minerals containing natural rare earth elements extracted from strata dating back 280 million years ago, and bioceramics. It is believed that the special waves emitted from this dish activate water. The natural colors are unique to natural materials, without artificial coloring. Due to the nature of the natural materials, there are individual differences in the color (variations in color and the appearance of brown tones, black spots, and glaze color variations depending on the ingredients), shape, and glaze thickness. ★ Purchase Price → ¥3,630 (Product ¥2970 + Shipping ¥660) ★ Purchased From → PEPPY ★ Size → M Diameter 14.5cm x Height 6.5cm ★ Material → Ceramic (clay, minerals, bioceramics) ★ Made in Japan I bought this because of the good reviews, but I haven't used it much because it didn't suit my needs. I expect a lot from this large, sturdy product, as the power of the natural stone is said to make water smoother and easier to drink, and many cats dislike having their whiskers touch the bowl (*^^*) 219-1--450:455