Masatoshi Ichino Donabe 8.3"

This beautiful Donabe is made by the potter Masatoshi Ichino (3rd generation) who works from his workshop located in Tamba-ware, Hyogo prefecture.

Ceramic dishes and cups are used not only for serving finished dishes, but also as cooking tools. In Japan, there is a clay pot called "Donabe", which is ued to cook soup and rice. It is no exaggeration to say that every household in Japan has one Donabe which has the ability to retain heat and bring out the flavors of the ingredients. Japanese people loves to cook Hot Pot in cold winter, and there are many kinds of Hot Pot using various ingredients depending on the region.