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Sota Obara Bowl

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¥8,800
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¥8,800
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Basic Specifications

Maker: Sota Obara / Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Material: Clay
Size: Approx. φ166 × H58 mm
These are handmade pieces by the artist. Please note that there may be individual differences.

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Notes

Each piece is handcrafted, cherishing the unique texture of earthenware. The colors and patterns created by carbonization firing, and the expressions of the glaze, are all one-of-a-kind. Please enjoy the varying landscapes of each piece as part of its unique character.
* Crazing (fine lines seen on the surface) is a natural characteristic resulting from the firing process and glaze properties. It is not a defect, so please use with peace of mind.

Handling Precautions

・When using for the first time, always wash with water or lukewarm water.
・Glazing will make it less likely for colors from food to soak in.
・After use, remove dirt promptly and store after drying thoroughly.
・When stacking, a sheet of thin paper placed between items will prevent scratches.
・Avoid using abrasive cleaners, cleansers, metal scrubbers, or rubbing vigorously, as this may scratch the surface. Instead, wash with a soft sponge.

Regarding gift wrapping

Gift wrapping is available for 390 yen (tax included) per item.
Please select "Would you like gift wrapping?" below the "Add to Cart" button on each product page.
If you have selected multiple items and would like each to be wrapped individually, please purchase the necessary number of gift wrappings.
If you would like items to be wrapped together, please specify this in the "Notes" section of your cart, and we will accommodate your request.

Delivery Information

Shipping Lead Times

Normally, your selected items will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
In some cases, such as during busy periods or when extra care is needed for inspection and packaging, it may take a little longer. However, all orders will be dispatched within a maximum of 7 business days.

Should there be a delay beyond the usual timeframe, we will contact you via email in advance.
We will also send a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number as soon as your items have been dispatched.

*Please note that each separate order is shipped as a separate package.
Due to our system, we are unable to consolidate multiple orders after they have been placed. We appreciate your understanding.

 

Scheduled Delivery (Japan Domestic Only)

Please note: Date and time specification is available ONLY for shipping addresses within Japan.

For international orders, your items will be shipped as soon as they are ready, and we are unable to accept specific delivery date or time requests.

[For Domestic Shipping Within Japan]
For orders placed by 12:00 PM (JST) on business days, the order will be processed on the same day. You may select a delivery date starting from 3 days after your order date.
If you prefer the earliest possible delivery, please leave the date unspecified, and we will ship your items as soon as they are ready.

<Available Time Slots for Domestic Shipping>
You may choose from the following periods (all times in JST):
  • Morning, 14:00–16:00, 16:00–18:00, 18:00–20:00, 19:00–21:00

*Please note that time-specific delivery may not be available for certain remote islands or mountainous regions within Japan.
Additionally, for areas that require more days for delivery, we may not be able to meet your requested date. In such cases, we will contact you in advance.

*For large items such as furniture, scheduled delivery is not available as they require specialized shipping services. We appreciate your understanding.

*During peak seasons in Japan—such as the New Year holidays, Obon (mid-August), or seasonal gift-giving periods (Ochugen in July and Oseibo in December)—date and time specifications may be temporarily unavailable due to high courier volumes.

Like a stone, yet it is clay.

That's the feeling I had when I first saw Souta Ohara's work.

A faint blue seeping through pale gray.
Subtle traces left by charcoal.
And fine crackling spreading across the surface.

Examining each piece closely, they reveal different expressions, creating a quiet depth.

These unique expressions are born from Ohara-san's craftsmanship, where he meticulously works with clay and fire, layering careful handiwork.

 

An expression unknown until the kiln is opened

One of the major elements that defines Ohara-san's work is the process of "carbonization firing."

After bisque firing and main firing, the pottery is placed in a "saya" (protective container) with rice husks for a third firing.

"For this, I truly don't know what it will look like until I open the kiln."

Despite countless trials and errors with clay, glazes, and firing methods, the final expression is left to nature.

A landscape born beyond imagination.
The unique expressions, where no two pieces are alike, are also a charm unique to Ohara-san's work.

Sota Obara Bowl
Sota Obara Bowl
Sota Obara Bowl
Sota Obara Bowl