I've used this for about two years. I'm selling it because I'd like someone to use it. There are no cracks or chips. There is a feeling of use, such as black discoloration on the foot, so please check images 1-6. The following is from the CLASKA online shop: ------------------- Regular price: 3,740 yen (tax included) Pottery (Iga-yaki, Mie Prefecture) Approx. diameter 12.5 x height 5.5cm Microwave: × Dishwasher: × Oven: × A rice bowl from Azumaya. It is carefully made by hand at the Kobo-gama kiln in Iga, from the making of the clay to the wheel throwing and finishing. The glaze also uses natural colors, without using pigments, using ash and feldspar from Iga. The foot is very simple and elegant. This is a rice bowl with the warmth of the earth that will fit in with your daily dining table and your hands. Before you buy Because it is handmade, each piece has a different expression. Iga clay is characterized by its natural roughness. Please be sure to "seal" it to prevent odors and water from seeping in. Tannins contained in tea may react with the iron content in the clay and appear as stains. In addition to sealing, wetting it thoroughly with water or lukewarm water before use will reduce this. Please be careful as leaving liquids with high salt content in it may cause them to soak in and the odor may not come out. To prevent mold from forming, wash well after use and dry thoroughly before storing.