木製（くりぬき） すりうるし塗り
胴径 ２６．５㎝ 高さ（蓋付）１４㎝
Introducing the 27 cm Wooden Rice Container (Ohitsu) with a Ladle, made in the traditional Sanuki Lacquer style, suitable for 5 servings.
This item is crafted by hollowing out a piece of Japanese Tochigi wood. The base is coated with natural urushi lacquer, applied in multiple layers to create a durable finish. Unlike bent or assembled items, this hollowed construction offers exceptional durability.
Historically, rice containers used by our ancestors were designed to temporarily hold rice after cooking, before transferring it to rice bowls. There’s a secret to why rice tastes so good in these containers.
Nowadays, many people leave rice in the rice cooker to keep it warm after cooking. However, this can lead to rice becoming either too dry or too soggy, ruining its texture.
In contrast, a wooden rice container helps regulate moisture. If there’s too much moisture, the wood absorbs the excess. Conversely, if the rice becomes too dry, the wood releases moisture, balancing the rice’s moisture content. This ensures that rice remains at its optimal moisture level and thus, tastes better.
Furthermore, because the container is lacquered, it has natural antibacterial properties that help keep the rice fresh. This prevents bacterial growth, ensuring that the rice stays delicious.
The reason you feel that “rice tastes good even when cold” is not just a feeling but scientifically proven. While we may not know if our ancestors understood this scientifically, they knew how to enjoy rice at its best in an era before rice cookers, microwaves, and refrigerators.
A container that combines moisture regulation with antibacterial properties is indeed a precious legacy left by our ancestors.
The interior is smoothly finished for easy cleaning and serving, while the exterior features a carved pattern with a warm wooden texture. Each carving is done by hand, reflecting the considerable craftsmanship and effort invested in creating this piece.
With a capacity of about 5 servings, this rice container is truly a recommended gem.
Material: Wood (hollowed) with lacquered finish
Diameter: 26.5 cm
Height (with lid): 14 cm
从讃岐漆器介绍一种木制五人份饭器。
这款饭器是用栎木（とちのき）挖空制成的，
底材上涂抹了天然漆，多次涂刷后完成的。
由于是挖空制作，与弯曲或拼接的饭器相比，具有卓越的耐久性。
古人使用的饭器，是在饭煮好后，将米饭暂时放在饭碗里之前用来储存米饭的器皿。
实际上，这里面有让米饭更加美味的秘密。
现代人炊饭后常常将米饭留在电饭锅里保温。
这样可能会使米饭变得焦脆，或者反而水分过多变得湿漉漉，结果使得好不容易做好的米饭变得糟糕。
然而，木制饭器能够调节水分。
水分过多时，木头会吸收多余的水分；反之，若过于干燥，木头会释放水分，从而调节饭中的水分量。
这样可以使米饭保持在最佳水分状态，从而使米饭更加美味。
此外，由于涂有天然漆，具有天然的抗菌作用，能够保持米饭的新鲜。
它能够防止细菌繁殖，使米饭始终保持美味状态。
“即使冷却后，米饭仍然美味”并非无稽之谈，这有科学依据可以证明。
虽然我们不清楚古人是否知道这一点，但在没有电饭锅、微波炉和冰箱的时代，他们确实知道如何更美味地享用米饭。
具备水分调节功能和抗菌作用的器皿，可以说是古人留给我们的珍贵宝物。
内侧处理得易于清洗，并使盛饭更为方便，表面则保留了木质的温暖感，通过凿痕的方式留下了龟甲纹路。
每一刀都由工匠雕刻而成，远比我们想象的要费时、费力，并且充满了工艺技术。
这款凝聚了所有精华的饭器真是推荐的精品。
容量约为5人份。
木制（挖空） 磨漆涂层
直径 26.5厘米 高度（含盖）14厘米
