Ceramic Rice Pot - Earthenware "Kuro Shizuku"

Banko Ware is famous as an earthenware pot, and the Banko earthenware pot has an 80 to 90 percent share of the market in Japan. Banko Ware has an amazing high fire resistant so that it is perfect for earthenware pots that are fired directly by an open flame. Modern Banko Wares also tend to be very rigid and strong, making it durable for years to come.  Dishwasher Safe No (Hand Wash Only) Microwavable Yes Oven Safe Yes Open Flame Safe Yes Material Ceramic (Banko-Yaki, Yokkaichi, Mie) Type Pots / Casseroles Usage Rice Country of Origin Japan   2GO (Serves 1) φ160 mm / φ6.3" 220 x 160 mm / 8.7 x 6.3"H 1.2 ℓ / 40 oz. 4GO (Serves 1-2) φ195 mm / φ7.7" 260 x 195 mm / 10.2 x 7.7"H 1.8 ℓ / 60 oz. 5GO (Serves 2-3) φ210 mm / φ8.3" 285 x 205 mm / 11.2 x 8.1"H 2.7 ℓ / 91 oz. CARE AND INSTRUCTIONS "PRE-SEASONING" YOUR DONABE BEFORE FIRST USE: Since Donabe casserole is made from clay that is materially porous, filling the tiny pores in the pot by pre-seasoning process