Pitcher - Heuge - Setoguro
Heuge CHIPS pitcher in handmade Mino pottery, Setoguro glossy black color with flowing glaze for a unique finish. Size L95 × H110 mm, perfect for serving sake, tea, sauces, or broths at the table.
CHIPS – HEUGE PITCHER – SETOGURO
Enjoy these pieces in many ways: to savor sake in a guinomi (small sake cup), or to serve tea, sauces, or even noodle broth at the table.
The four colors—the glossy black of Setoguro, the soft and natural white of Shino, the deep and refined green of Oribe, and the warm yellow of Kiseto—are the traditional hues of Mino pottery, passed down for over 1,000 years.
These colors are ideal for highlighting the flavors of Japanese ingredients.
- Each piece is handmade, so slight variations in size and shape may occur.
- The glaze used tends to run or be uneven, making each piece unique. Enjoy the lively character of the glaze on every item.
- The clay used may cause rough surfaces or edges, and even small holes.
- Black spots on the glaze or a reddish tint on the base may appear. This is due to the presence of iron powder in the kiln and iron elements in the clay, with no impact on use.
- Some pieces may have small cracks (crazing) at purchase or develop them over time. This does not affect usability.
◎ The crazing appears about a month after firing, during cooling, due to shrinkage differences between the clay and glaze. It may be accompanied by a small sharp sound, like a "ting," which gradually fades, although the cracks continue to evolve. Enjoy this metallophone-like chime during the first uses.
MINO POTTERY
The Mino region is recognized as Japan’s premier ceramic production center. With a history spanning over 1,000 years, it has developed a wide variety of pieces suited to the styles of each era.
Among Japan’s 15 traditional craft styles, four types—Setoguro, Kiseto, Shino, and Oribe—stand out for their balanced colors and have become emblematic of Mino ceramics.
Continuing this tradition inherited from the time it was affectionately nicknamed "Hyôgemono" (meaning "objects full of charm"), we offer tableware designed for daily, modern use to be passed down to future generations.
Discover the beauty of Mino ceramics, which have accompanied Japanese tables for over 1,000 years, through the blend of ancient and contemporary techniques, clay, and glazes.
Dive into the aesthetic world of the Heuge style with this collection.
The four iconic colors of Mino ceramics—the glossy black of Setoguro, the natural and soft white of Shino, the deep and understated green of Oribe, and the warm yellow of Kiseto—have been passed down for a millennium.
They are perfect for enhancing the ingredients of Japanese cuisine.
Features
- Dimensions
- L95 × H110 mm
- Weight
- 300 g
- Material
- Ceramics
- Color
- Black
- Origin
- Hasami, Japan
Usage & Entretien
After use, wash quickly with a soft sponge and dish soap, then dry thoroughly before storing.
Due to the high porosity of the material, prolonged soaking or storing food inside may cause stains, dirt, discoloration, mold, or odors.
When using in the microwave or dishwasher, avoid sudden temperature changes, as this may cause cracks.
Compatibility: Dishwasher safe, microwave safe (reheating only, max. 2 minutes), not oven or direct flame safe.
Born in Mino, made for everyday use
CHIPS shapes its tableware in the Mino region of Japan, one of the great cradles of Japanese ceramics. Paired glazes, simple shapes, stackable mugs: tableware designed for rushed breakfasts as well as long gatherings, and meant to be mixed without ever clashing.
CHIPS EXPERTISE
What makes this tableware unique
Mino, land of ceramics
The region has been producing pottery for centuries. CHIPS sources its clays and kilns there.
Getting started first
Shapes designed to fit comfortably in hand and lift effortlessly, even in large sizes.
Living glazes
Depending on the kiln and firing, the shades vary slightly from one piece to another. That’s the beauty of Mino ceramics.
The Mismatched Game
The colors are designed to blend: each table creates its own palette.
Stackable, from the cupboard to the table
Stackable mugs and bowls save space without sacrificing style.
Heritage, without the museum
CHIPS borrows from Mino traditions, like the mysterious green of Oribe, and brings them into everyday life.