SHIZUKU Katakuchi (Spouted Pitcher)

SHIZUKU is a sake vessel made of high-purity tin castings, produced with the casting techniques of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, a town of metal craft with a history of more than four hundred years. Tin is said to keep water fresh and make flavors mellower, and it has long been used for food and drinking vessels. This is a series of sake vessels that combine both art and practicality.

The design on the base was inspired by the dripping water that slowly builds stalactites. We hope you will savor your favorite drink in the same unhurried time in which a limestone cave takes shape. Even in a modern world where time keeps speeding up, nature continues to mark out its own timeless pace. Thinking of the work of the 'drops' that form a limestone cave over thousands or tens of thousands of years, we shaped this into a sake vessel so that, as you drink, you can feel yourself living in harmony with nature.

Designer: Jin Kuramoto (JIN KURAMOTO)

■ About This Product
Size: W122×D70×H81mm
Weight: 300g
Capacity: 180ml
Material: Tin (purity 99.99%: four nines)
Made in Japan

This item is a cast tin product with a purity of 99.99%. Tin is said to keep water fresh and make flavors milder, and it has been used for eating and drinking vessels since ancient times.
Tiny dimples may appear on the surface. This is a characteristic of the casting method and is not a defect.

■ Safety Precautions
・Because tin conducts heat well, do not pour hot drinks into this item. There is a risk of burns.

■ Precautions for Use
・This item is tableware made of tin. It is not intended for any use other than those described in these instructions.
・Tin is a low-melting-point metal, so do not place it directly over a flame.
・Do not use in a microwave oven or an oven range.
・Do not store in the freezer compartment of a refrigerator.
・Because tin is soft, the item may be significantly deformed if dropped or subjected to impact. Do not bend it carelessly.
・Do not strike it with hard or sharp objects. The surface may be scratched.
・Store out of the reach of children and pets.

■ Care Instructions
・Wash gently with a soft sponge and commercially available neutral dish detergent.
・After rinsing with water, wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth to remove all moisture.
* Do not wash in a dishwasher.
* Do not wash in hot water or soak.
* Do not use acidic or alkaline detergents.
* Do not use abrasive cleanser, metal brushes, steel wool, or similar items.