{"product_id":"chalice-outlet-sumikuro","title":"CHALICE \/ 墨黒（ブラック×クレイ）【アウトレット品】","description":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 20% off the standard price, in limited numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic seconds - nothing that affects use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 cm high, developed with a veterinarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow and wide, so whiskers stay clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHygienic porcelain. Microwave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few marks. Still entirely good\u003cbr\u003efor everyday use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u0026amp;CAT bowl is handmade Mino ware from Japan. Because each one passes through a potter's hands, no two are identical in how the glaze pools or how the firing lands. That is the character of a one-off piece, and \u0026amp;CAT sets an inspection standard - pieces falling inside it ship as standard stock.\u003cbr\u003e\nOutlet pieces are the ones that fall slightly outside it. Black specks or pinholes that stand out a little more than usual, a small area where the glaze has come away - enough that \"character\" starts to feel like the wrong word, and by our own rules they wouldn't be sold. But the difference is only in how they look. Strength, hygiene and the experience of using them are exactly the same as a standard piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt seemed a waste to lose them, so a small number of these are offered as outlet pieces at a special price for the summer sale. If you've been thinking about a bowl for your cat's everyday, this is a good moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"outlet\" means here, in practice.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason differs from piece to piece. Some have only one of the following; some have several. Here are the three most common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/5514\/7883\/files\/CHALICE_2_f5375aa7-5ac2-4639-9d05-4626fd362195.jpg?v=1785244741\" alt=\"Examples of outlet condition\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Black specks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerals in the clay or the glaze can come through as small black points during firing. It happens with Mino ware and with clay-bodied ceramics generally, and standard pieces show it too - on outlet pieces there are simply more of them, or they sit somewhere more noticeable. It isn't dirt, and there is no issue with your cat's mouth touching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/5514\/7883\/files\/CHALICE_1_fca31588-d8c5-4e0b-a84e-c9177c5059b7.jpg?v=1785231113\" alt=\"Black specks in the glaze\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Pinholes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny holes or points in the surface of the glaze, about the size of a needle tip. They occur naturally during firing and appear on standard pieces too - on outlet pieces there are more of them, or they sit somewhere more visible. They have no effect on strength or hygiene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/5514\/7883\/files\/CHALICE_3_86f36f2c-bf51-4b96-9fc6-2cbf0d59ebe9.jpg?v=1785231113\" alt=\"Pinholes in the glaze surface\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Glaze that has come away\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces have a small area along the rim or the foot where the glaze has lifted slightly. These are not sharp chips, so there is no problem with a cat putting its mouth there, or with everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/5514\/7883\/files\/CHALICE_20_faa7c755-9e04-49c2-a739-3ec35f421002.jpg?v=1783412911\" alt=\"A small area of bare glaze on the rim\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout CHALICE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA food bowl developed with Midori Morioka, deputy director of Annie Animal Hospital, built around what is genuinely kind to a cat. The 13 cm pedestal eases the load on the neck and joints, and the shallow, wide shape keeps whiskers off the rim, so meals stay calm. At around 780 g it has enough weight not to go over when a robot vacuum bumps into it.\u003cbr\u003e\nFull details are on the standard product page.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"CHALICE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.and-cat.com\/products\/chalice-food-bowl\"\u003e→ View CHALICE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The reason and the condition differ from piece to piece: one of the above, or several.\u003cbr\u003e\n- You cannot choose which piece you receive.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The images above are examples of condition. What ships will be comparable.\u003cbr\u003e\n- There is no issue with use - neither strength nor hygiene.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Outlet pieces are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Limited quantities. Once they are gone, they are gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.accentuate.cloud\/images\/90055147883\/%E5%9B%B3%E9%9D%A2-v1744188143611.png\" alt=\"CHALICE dimensions diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u0026 CAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53798753108331,"sku":"TF-02B","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/5514\/7883\/files\/TAJIMIBK_1.jpg?v=1788530464","url":"https:\/\/www.and-cat.com\/en\/products\/chalice-outlet-sumikuro","provider":"\u0026 CAT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}