Octagonal mug - Old pottery series - Brass
Octagonal CHIPS mug made of Mino stoneware, flat rim and eight-sided base, brass color with raw glaze whose matte shade recalls old metal tableware. Size Φ90 × H90 mm, light and pleasant to hold.
CHIPS - OCTAGONAL MUG - ANCIENT POTTERY SERIES
A mug with a flat rim and an octagonal base.
The contrast between its delicate silhouette and its raw glaze, which evokes a completely different material, is the highlight of this piece.
This mug is both lightweight, pleasant to hold, and very functional for everyday use.
The brass color features a muted tone and a texture reminiscent of old metal tableware: it's hard to believe it is ceramic.
With each use, its color gradually changes due to oils and acids, making this mug a living object that transforms over time.
The color variations that appear with use are part of the enjoyment.
Additionally, dishes or drinks served with it are beautifully enhanced by this deep and subtle tone.
THE ANCIENT POTTERY SERIES
Old or artisanal tableware often fascinates, but it can be expensive, and many hesitate to actually use it... In the end, this admiration often remains theoretical.
The ancient pottery series captures the subtle details of old or artisanal pieces while being made of sturdy stoneware: a very practical ceramic suited for 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-held dream.
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Features
- Dimensions
- Φ90 × H90 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
- Material
- Ceramics
- Color
- Gilded
- Origin
- Gifu, Japan
Usage & Entretien
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.