Designed by Masahiro Mori in 1987, the Hakusan Type C Soy Sauce Bottle has a cute appearance that reminds use of a baby elephant. It's beautiful shape is complimented by the Tenmoku glaze that gives it a dark colour, glossy shine and a unique gradient around edges. The innovative spherical design combines playfulness and functionality and has earned a number of Good Design Awards.
1988 Good Design Award, 1988 Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director's Award, 2001 Long Life Design Award
Size: Ø7.5 x 7cm
Capacity: 100ml
Weight: 150g
Material: Porcelain
Producer: Hakusan Porcelain
Made in Hasami City, Nagasaki, Japan
Hakusan Porcelain
Hakusan Porcelain Co, Ltd. was founded in 1779 in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has existed in its current form since 1958.
The city of Hasami has a 400-year tradition of ceramic production and many companies are still active there, mainly producing teacups and teapots. The local porcelain is renowned for its translucence and whiteness. Led by designer Masahiro Mori, Hakusan has been the leading porcelain producer in post-war Japan. The company has a long history of producing high-quality porcelain products and has been awarded such honours as the “Good Design” and “Long Life Design” prizes. Hakusan porcelain exemplifies the simple elegance of Japanese design.
