Ceramic Soup Spoon – Pine Ash

Description

I am a Pine Ash Ceramic Spoon. You can thank the pine for rising from ashes to give me a coat so beautiful that I can make chicken soup rival any phoenix’s.

Curator’s Notes

The large surface of this traditional Asian soup spoon, inspired by a butterfly resting at the tip of a lotus petal, has so much area for aromas to mingle. This particular interpretation of the common utensil is made with Japanese cuisine in mind, with a smaller bowl that can comfortably fit in the mouth, and a smooth flat bottom that can stand on its own. The way in which Azmaya uses earth inspired glazes for each spoon in this collection adds to the multi-sensory experience with rich texture and color for each scoop of rice, soup or hot-pot!

Ceramic Spoon was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Designer: Azmaya

Maker: Azmaya

Specifications

Dimensions: 2” (w) x 4.9” (l) x 1.8” (h) or 50mm (w) x 125mm (l) x 45mm (h)

Weight: 1 oz or 30 g

Materials: Iga Clay

Details

• Made in Iga, Japan
• High-quality clay from Iga, in the Mie prefecture, is hand formed into this unique shape
• Glazed all around with warm pine ash, known for its complex texture and unique expression
• Each piece is handmade and will have slight variations
• Bottom of spoon is smooth and flat so that it can stand on its own on a tabletop surface
• Before use, boil the piece in a pot with rice water for about 10 minutes to seal the porous areas of the clay. The starchy film formed on the surface with resist dirt and odors to increase the longevity of the piece
• Hand wash recommended