Tobe-yaki "Soba-chyoko".
The history is very long and the first invention was roughly 300years back from now. First made in Imari-area (western Saga-prefecture) and was spread to many potter of whole country together with Soba-boom in 1700s. Originally this was used for Soba-eating (for dipping noodle sauce) but gradually widen its field to drinking cup and bawl. Sometimes for plant pot.
Some people says this Soba-Chyoko as a King of Utsuwa (cup/bawl/glass) because it can be used for anything.
And recently some Japanese young people like to use this because of its simpleness, usefulness and cool shape, various design!!!
