This is a classic donabe ceramic pot for cooking. Made by Nagatani-en, the clay used in the Iga-ware pottery tradition is especially suiting to this kind of heavy based pot. It is decorated in the hakeme form of ceramic design.

Ideal for shared hot pots on a gas burner, or slow cooking on the hob, donabe are a feature of winter in Japan.

The pot has a diameter of 27cm, and a height of 18cm.

The volume is 2.5 litres, and it weighs 3kg.

It is suitable for 2-4 people.