Blackened terracotta cylindrical cup 10 cm

Key measurements for finding the right location:

• Diameter: 10 cm
• Height: 4 cm
• Weight: 0.50 kg

All you need to know about the material:

• Material: Terracotta blackened by smoking, unglazed
• Very thick walls, useful cavity significantly smaller than the exterior silhouette
• Black with a metallic silver-grey sheen on the sides
• Slightly wavy rim, a trace of the shaping process
• Diameter 10 cm, height 4 cm, 500 g, capacity of two tablespoons
• Oven-safe according to the manufacturer, hand wash

This format isn't meant to be used alone; it's designed to be collected: five black ramekins in a row on a light wooden board are as good as any condiment holder, and cost less. It's the kind of item you end up using outside the kitchen, on a desk or a dressing table.

What you need to know for installation and maintenance:

• Empty the cup after each use rather than leaving it permanently filled
• Unglazed terracotta absorbs brine and effloresces white
• Rinse with warm water and dry completely, upside down on a tea towel
• Mild soap, hand wash