Porous ceramic construction: Prevents salt and sugar from caking for easy access
Traditional Iga ware pottery: Made from local red clay fired at high temperatures for durability
Unique burn marks: Characteristic texture formed by ancient firing techniques
Versatile storage: Suitable for seasonings, fermented foods, and kitchen utensils
Multiple sizes available: Choose from small, medium, or large capacity to fit your needs
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This black, ceramic storage pot is a staple of the Japanese kitchen. It is most commonly used to store seasonings like salt and sugar as well as fermented foods like miso and varied pickled foods. This type of ceramic is called iga-yaki, or iga ware, which is porous and therefore ideal for preventing salt and sugar from caking within. The
Material
Iga ware ceramic (local red clay, feldspathic glass)
Finish
Porous with unique brown and grey burn marks
Sizes
Small (ø 3.5 x H 4.25 in, 8.4 oz), Medium (ø 4.1 x H 4.95 in, 15.2 oz), Large (ø 4.7 x H 5.75 in, 18.6 oz)
