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9cm"},{"url":"https://www.loveryanceramics.com/shop/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-xsye2","quote":"$117.00"},{"url":"https://www.loveryanceramics.com/shop/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-xsye2","quote":"thoughtfully handcrafted by Ceramicist Ryan Der in his studio in Tamarama, Sydney"}]},"entry_sources":{"anna_carey_stardust_ashtray_the_130_artisan_tier":["https://annacarey.net/shop/stardust-ashtray"],"love_ryan_ash_tray_double_the_price_smaller_bowl":["https://www.loveryanceramics.com/shop/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-xsye2"]}},"ceramic_heat_stain_durability":{"title":"How the glazed ceramic handles heat and ash","entries":{"heat_tolerance":"Glazed ceramic is thermally stable to roughly 800°C, so the occasional hot ash or a lit roll resting on the bowl or ball won’t scorch, warp, or transfer heat through to the surface in a way that affects the finish.","seamless_sculptural_form":"The hand-shaped pebble profile eliminates sharp internal corners and crevices where ash can collect — the continuous curve from rim to basin means a quick rinse under the tap reaches every surface, making a deep scrub unnecessary.","low_profile_weight_240_250g":"At roughly 245g, the ashtray is markedly lighter than the 300–800g typical of decorative ceramic pieces, so it stays unobtrusive on a nightstand and moves easily between rooms while the 100–115mm base still keeps it planted.","wheel_thrown_stoneware_body":"The Pebble’s clay body is shaped by hand on a wheel, compressing the particles into a denser, more chip-resistant structure — daily knocks that might nick a slip-cast piece are far less likely to leave a mark on this ashtray."},"entry_quotes":{"heat_tolerance":[{"url":"https://amberash.ca/blog/glass-vs-ceramic-vs-metal-whats-the-best-material-for-cigar-accessories/","quote":"Glazed ceramic holds heat well — stable to approximately 800°C — which makes it safer than glass for resting a lit cigar directly."}],"low_profile_weight_240_250g":[{"url":"https://amberash.ca/blog/glass-vs-ceramic-vs-metal-whats-the-best-material-for-cigar-accessories/","quote":"Ceramic ashtrays range from 300–800g depending on thickness and glaze."}]},"entry_sources":{"heat_tolerance":["https://amberash.ca/blog/glass-vs-ceramic-vs-metal-whats-the-best-material-for-cigar-accessories/"],"low_profile_weight_240_250g":["https://amberash.ca/blog/glass-vs-ceramic-vs-metal-whats-the-best-material-for-cigar-accessories/"]}}}}}}