Product Description

Transform your table setting with the exquisite Fluted Soy Sauce Dispenser in pristine white, a perfect blend of aesthetic elegance and practical functionality. Crafted in the renowned Mino region of Japan, this porcelain piece is designed to enhance your dining experience by offering a refined way to serve soy sauce, vinegar, or dressings.

Each dispenser measures approximately 3.3 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height, with a generous 115cc capacity. The hand-crafted vertical fluting creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow, allowing the glossy white glaze to shine. The smooth, integrated spout ensures precise pouring, so you can serve with grace and control, while the fitted lid keeps contents fresh between uses. This contemporary yet traditional design beautifully complements both Japanese meals and Western dishes.

Made from durable porcelain, this dispenser is designed for everyday use and is both dishwasher and microwave safe, ensuring that it blends seamlessly into your modern kitchen. Conveniently packaged to protect its delicate form, it makes for a thoughtful gift or an elegant addition to your own dining experience. The fluted soy sauce dispenser is not just a practical item; it’s a beautiful way to enhance your culinary presentations.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: 3.3 in (L) x 2.0 in (S) x 3.5 in (H) / 8.5 cm (L) x 5 cm (S) x 9 cm (H)
  • Capacity: 3.9 fl oz / 115 cc
  • Material: Porcelain (Mino ware)
  • Made in Japan
Care instructions

**Care Instructions for Fluted Soy Sauce Dispenser [White]**

- Hand wash gently with mild soap and a soft sponge; avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the glaze.
- Safe for dishwasher and microwave use, but hand washing is recommended for longevity.
- Store in a cool, dry place; avoid stacking to prevent chipping.
- Protect from sudden temperature changes to maintain integrity.

Respecting the craftsmanship of this piece enhances its beauty and ensures its enduring elegance.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

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What is Mino ware?

Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic tradition associated with the Mino region of present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative approaches developed across the region over more than 1,300 years.

Why is Mino ware so diverse?

Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region rather than around one narrowly defined style. Generations of potters experimented with different clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive glazes and practical everyday tableware can all belong to the same ceramic family.

What are Shino and Oribe?

Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often understated decoration, while Oribe is known for expressive forms and distinctive green, black and painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro, they are closely associated with the celebrated Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.

Where is Mino ware made?

Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami. The region remains one of Japan's most important centres of ceramic and tableware production today.