{"product_id":"aurex-elevated-ceramic-bowl-fluted-pedestal","title":"Aurex Elevated Ceramic Bowl — Fluted Pedestal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; border-left: 3px solid #C4714F; padding-left: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003eQuiet elegance for the discerning home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl is an everyday object. But the way it looks sitting on a kitchen counter says something about the home it belongs to — and about the person who chose it. The Aurex Elevated Ceramic Bowl is formed from a single piece of stoneware — pedestal and bowl in one, no joints, no connections, no cavities. The \u003cstrong\u003efine vertical fluting relief\u003c\/strong\u003e on the outer body is not an applied detail — it is created during the throwing process on the potter's wheel, part of the material itself. And the raised position relieves your cat's spine at every meal — a benefit you cannot see, but will feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire bowl — pedestal, body, and basin in one — is made from \u003cstrong\u003estoneware ceramic, fired at 1260 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. This high-temperature firing process fully vitrifies the clay matrix and produces a water absorption rate of under 0.5% — making it physically impossible for bacteria, odors, or food residue to penetrate the material. For comparison: ordinary earthenware ceramic is fired at 1000–1100 °C and has a water absorption rate of up to 15%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-gloss reactive glaze on a feldspar base\u003c\/strong\u003e — chemically bonded to the stoneware during the firing process, not merely applied on top. This bond makes the glaze \u003cstrong\u003escratch-resistant, acid-resistant, and permanently dishwasher-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tested to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 12875 (European standard for food contact materials)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 10\/2011\u003c\/strong\u003e — free of lead, cadmium, barium, and all regulated heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe characteristic \u003cstrong\u003evertical fluting relief\u003c\/strong\u003e on the outer body is created using the traditional pottery technique of \u003cstrong\u003efluting\u003c\/strong\u003e — the grooves are worked into the soft clay body before the bowl is dried and fired. They are therefore an integral part of the wall structure — not applied decoration that could peel away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eErgonomics \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece pedestal\u003c\/strong\u003e raises the bowl to an ergonomically optimal feeding height — no separate stand, no connection points, no cavities where moisture and bacteria can accumulate. The elevated feeding position relieves the cervical spine and promotes a natural posture — particularly recommended for older cats, cats with arthritis, or those recovering from neck and shoulder surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewide, shallow bowl shape with a gently raised rim\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents Whisker Fatigue — the stress caused by constant whisker contact with the bowl wall — while also preventing spillage from enthusiastic eaters. The minimalist pastel design fits any interior, from a Scandinavian apartment to a classic country home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTested to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 12875\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 10\/2011\u003c\/strong\u003e — the strictest standards for food contact materials. Free of lead, cadmium, barium, and heavy metals. The one-piece construction with no joints is not just aesthetic — it eliminates every area where moisture could stagnate and bacteria could grow. The mass of the stoneware keeps the bowl stable — no sliding during meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e13.6 cm (5.4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eTotal Height (incl. pedestal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e11.2 cm (4.4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eapprox. 350 ml (11.8 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eFiring Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1260 °C (Stoneware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink, Yellow, Gray, and additional pastel tones — all tested for harmful substances to \u003cstrong\u003eOeko-Tex Standard 100\u003c\/strong\u003e and permanently colorfast even after repeated dishwasher use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher safe — top rack recommended for gentle cleaning. Do not use in the microwave. Allow to dry completely after cleaning. The high-gloss glaze requires no maintenance and does not lose its properties over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px; padding: 24px; background: #fdf8f5; border-left: 3px solid #C4714F;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555;\"\u003eAurex — Only the Best for Your Pet. Hand-selected. Tested. 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