Elegant mug - Old pottery series - Gray
Stoneware mug from the CHIPS Antique Pottery series, made in the Mino region, Japan. Size Ø90 × H90 mm, gray-blue color with oxidized copper highlights, very light for its size, with a sturdy handle and a pleasant matte texture.
CHIPS - ELEGANT MUG - ANCIENT POTTERY SERIES
Inspired by the old cups once made for Europe and the United States, this new shape has been revisited with a touch of modernity.
Very lightweight for its size, it is easy to hold thanks to its sturdy handle and fine material. Made from durable stoneware, it combines elegance with great practicality.
Its blue-gray color evokes the patina of oxidized copper, with a pleasant texture to the touch.
The subtle shades that appear during firing, where brown, blue, and white blend naturally, create unique patterns on the surface of each cup.
An ideal piece for a refined table.
THE ANCIENT POTTERY SERIES
Antique or artisan tableware is often fascinating, but it can be expensive, and many people hesitate to actually use it... In the end, this admiration often remains purely theoretical.
The ancient pottery series draws on the subtle details of antique or artisan pieces while being made from sturdy stoneware: highly practical ceramic suited to modern daily life.
This product was designed in collaboration with potters from Mino, using the region's materials and techniques, with the aim of making refinement more accessible.
This tableware could well be your first step toward a long-nurtured dream.
Also explore: Chips, Ancient Pottery and Tableware.
Features
- Dimensions
- Φ90 × H90mm
- Weight
- 100 g
- Capacity
- 350 mL
- Material
- Ceramics
- Color
- Gray
- Capacity
- 350 ml
- Origin
- Gifu, Japan
Use & Care
Microwave safe
Oven safe up to 240 °C
Dishwasher safe
Do not use the product for purposes other than those intended.
When using in the microwave or oven, avoid thermal shocks that can cause cracks. For example:
Do not place a cold dish directly into a hot oven.
Do not immerse the item in water immediately after heating.
Metal sponges and abrasive cleaners can scratch the surface.
After use, clean promptly, dry thoroughly, and store in a low-humidity place.
Prolonged soaking or leaving food inside can cause discoloration, mold, or unpleasant odors.
This product is handmade: variations related to firing are possible.
The enamel used creates irregular color effects and drips. Appreciate the unique character of each piece and its evolution over time.
Old metal, remade in sandstone
The antique pottery series starts with a simple idea: to give ceramics the color and texture of old metal tableware. The stoneware comes in two matte shades, brass and gray, so muted that it's hard to believe they are ceramics. The elegant mug takes the shape of old cups once made for Europe and the United States, reimagined with a modern touch. The sharp edges of the plates frame the dishes, and the glaze settles into the reliefs of the octagonal pieces. With use, oils and acids slowly alter the color, so each piece transforms over time.
CHIPS EXPERTISE
What makes the antique pottery series
Stoneware, not metal
All pieces in the series are made of stoneware, a dense and durable material. The matte color completes the look, reminiscent of vintage metal tableware.
Two muted colors
Brass and gray, two matte shades that evoke old metal pieces. The gray of the elegant mug leans toward blue, like the patina of oxidized copper.
The color changes with use
Each piece develops its own patina over time.
A sharp edge like a frame
On the plates, the right edge frames the ingredients like a composition. It also highlights the colors of the dishes you arrange there.
Enamel in veneers
On the octagonal bowl and mug, the enamel settles into the reliefs, creating a warm atmosphere. The mug contrasts a slender silhouette with a raw enamel finish.
Ancient shapes revisited
The elegant mug is inspired by the old cups once made for Europe and the United States. Its thin wall and sturdy handle make it lightweight and easy to hold.