{"product_id":"japanese-neriage-marbled-clay-dish-shigaraki-type-clay-unglazed-yakishime-tray-swirl-pattern-wabi-sabi","title":"Japanese Neriage Marbled Clay Dish, Shigaraki-Type Clay, Unglazed Yakishime Tray, Swirl Pattern, Wabi-Sabi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA DISH WITH THE EARTH STIRRED INTO IT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook into this dish and the clay swirls: cream, tan and reddish-brown spiral out from the centre like a slow whirlpool. Turn it over and the same swirl continues across the base. Nothing is painted and nothing is glazed. The pattern is the clay itself, several colours of earth joined before the dish was shaped. This is an unglazed marbled-clay dish in a nerikomi manner, shallow and rounded, for rings, keys, small treasures or the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUICK FACTS\u003cbr\u003e• Type: shallow dish \/ trinket tray, unglazed\u003cbr\u003e• Technique: marbled clay (練り込み, nerikomi \/ 練上, neriage; also called agateware), pattern runs through the clay body\u003cbr\u003e• Colours: cream, tan, reddish-brown; grainy surface with small pits and tiny stones\u003cbr\u003e• Form: wide shallow bowl with a thin rim and a rounded base\u003cbr\u003e• Marks: none visible on the base [describe if found]\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT IS MARBLED CLAY?\u003cbr\u003eNerikomi (練り込み, \"kneading\") is a Japanese pottery technique where clays of several colours are combined so that the pattern lies deep within the clay rather than on its surface. The related term neriage (練上) is more commonly used for marbled clay thrown on the wheel, where laminated clays spin into a swirling, spiralling pattern. In English the same idea is called agateware, after the layers of agate stone. The method is old: marbling in clay appears in ancient Egypt and Tang-dynasty China, and Japanese kilns such as Tokoname, Banko, Tamba and Shigaraki have used it since the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAN EARTHY, GRAINY BODY\u003cbr\u003eThe surface is rough and unglazed, with tiny stones and pits. That grain is reminiscent of Shigaraki clay, which is plastic, low in iron and rich in feldspar and quartz, and fires to a coarse surface known as ishi-haze (石爆ぜ) with warm red flame marks (hi-iro). We have not confirmed the clay or where this dish was made, and we describe it by what you can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY IT IS ONE OF A KIND\u003cbr\u003eBecause the colours are mixed by hand, no two swirls repeat. The pattern in the bowl, on the walls and on the base all come from the same clay, a quiet, organic spiral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSE AND CARE\u003cbr\u003eSold as a decorative dish for dry items such as rings, keys, jewellery or incense sticks. Unglazed clay is porous and can absorb oil, water and stains, so we do not recommend using it for food or liquids. Wipe gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid soaking and dishwashers. Place a small felt pad underneath if you place it on furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION AND AUTHENTICITY\u003cbr\u003eSold as an unglazed marbled-clay dish in a nerikomi manner, [maker and origin unconfirmed]. Small pits, grains and variation in colour are part of the clay. Please review all photos and ask any question before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003ePacked in double-boxed protection with foam and paper cushioning. Ships worldwide with tracking. Duties and taxes may apply on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68071933542479,"sku":"CKY-CER-[#213","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_9695_result.jpg?v=1794148426","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/japanese-neriage-marbled-clay-dish-shigaraki-type-clay-unglazed-yakishime-tray-swirl-pattern-wabi-sabi","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}