Set of 2 Sake Cups - Heuge - Oribe
Two Heuge sake cups by CHIPS, made from Mino ceramic (Japan), in the Oribe color, a deep and refined green typical of Mino pottery. Dimensions Φ65 × H46 mm, hand-shaped with a flowing glaze, each piece features slight unique variations. Versatile, they are also suitable as small containers for delicate dishes.
CHIPS - SET OF 2 HEUGE SAKE CUPS - ORIBE
This set of two sake cups is ideal for tasting.
They can be used for much more than sake: they are also suitable as small containers for delicate dishes or as mini cocottes.
They also make an excellent gift when paired with the sake pitcher sold separately.
- As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size and shape may occur.
- The glaze used tends to run or be irregular, making each piece unique. Enjoy the lively character of the glaze on each item.
- The clay used may result in a rough surface or edges, or 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 ferrous elements in the clay, and does not affect use.
- Some pieces may have small cracks (crazing) when purchased or may develop them over time. This does not affect use.
◎ Crazing appears approximately one month after firing, during cooling, due to differences in shrinkage between the clay and the glaze. It may be accompanied by a small high-pitched sound, similar to a "ting", which gradually fades, although the crazing continues to develop. Enjoy this metallophone-like chime during the first few uses.
MINO POTTERY
The Mino region is recognized as Japan’s foremost center of ceramic production. With a history spanning more than 1,000 years, it has developed a wide variety of pieces suited to the styles of each era.
Among Mino’s 15 traditional craft styles, four types - Setoguro, Kiseto, Shino and Oribe - stand out for the balance of their colors and have become emblematic of Mino pottery.
Continuing this tradition inherited from the period when it was affectionately known as "Hyôgemono" (meaning "charming objects"), we offer tableware designed for everyday, modern use and to be passed down to future generations.
Discover the beauty of Mino pottery, which has graced Japanese tables for more than 1,000 years, through the combination of ancestral and contemporary techniques, clay and glazes.
Immerse yourself in the aesthetic world of the Heuge style through this collection.
The four iconic colors of Mino pottery - the glossy black of Setoguro, the natural, flowing white of Shino, the deep, understated green of Oribe, and the warm yellow of Kiseto - were inherited from the Momoyama period, more than 400 years ago.
They are ideal for enhancing the ingredients of Japanese cuisine.
Also explore: Chips, Sake Glasses and Tableware.
Features
- Dimensions
- Φ65 × H46 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
- Capacity
- 100 mL
- Material
- Ceramics
- Color
- Green
- Capacity
- 100 ml per cup
- Origin
- Gifu, Japan
Use & Care
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 (for reheating, maximum 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.