Yaki-Sugi Box -shaped Soba Noodle Bowl - Square 20 cm / 焼き杉ざるそば皿 sake jug These pieces' functional yet charmingly

These pieces' functional yet charmingly deformed shapes make them a perennial in Ceramic Japan's collection

brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain

Enjoy crisp chilled sake with this pleasant green glass reminiscent of upright verdant leaves

This piece has 12 petals

Yaki-Sugi Box -shaped Soba Noodle Bowl - Square 20 cm / 焼き杉ざるそば皿 sake jug These pieces' functional yet charminglyYakisugi () is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress. By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes water proof through carbonisation and is thus more durable. It also protects against insects and bacteria. The rick black finish can be seen outside the bowl. With the urethane coating, it is durable and food safe. The shape also makes