Komon - Masatoshi Ichino - Wide Donabe

Brand: KomonMaker: Masatoshi Ichino Material: Ceramic Made In: Tamba, Hyogo, Japan Pot Diameter: 8.5"Inside Diameter: 7"Pot Height: 2.9" (w/o lid)Weight: 1418g (3lbs, 2oz) About the maker: Masatoshi Ichino is a third generation potter from Tamba, a city in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan. Utilizing clay only from Tamba and keeping with the unglazed tradition of Tamba-yaki, Ichino-san creates ceramics that highlight the natural texture of the local soil. Care + Use Donabe pots are made for use on gas stove or BBQ grills (with high fire resistant clay) Wash by hand (do not put in the dishwasher) and dry well after washing Do not microwave Do not put in the oven Light colored pottery may discolor if oil or a dark sauce is left for a long time on it. To avoid discoloration, wash as soon as possible after use. When using your donabe for the first time, it is recommended that you soak the pot overnight with the water you used to rinse the rice. This will allow the rice particles that are le