Iga Storage Pot

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 shape of these pots also lend well to storing kitchen utensils such as cooking chopsticks and wooden spatulas.

Iga ware, or Iga-yaki is a style of pottery produce in the city of Iga, in the Mie prefecture. It is made from local red clay and fired at high temperatures, causing it to crystallize in a reddish hue with unique brown-grey burn marks, caused by log ashes and the melting effect of its vidro, a feldspathic glass that is mixed into the clay. In ancient times, the Iga province was completely submerged under Biwa Lake. Accordingly, there is a rich amount of plankton, and other organic matter, within the clay. When the clay is fired, they evaporate and create tiny holes in the ware, which helps to preserve the heat of the vessel, and also creates a unique texture.

Item details:
Available in small, medium, and large.

Measurements:

Small:
Ø 3.5" x H 4.25"
Capacity: 8.4oz

Medium:
Ø 4.1" x H TBD
Capacity: 15.2 oz

Large:
Ø 4.7" x H 5.75"
Capacity: 18.6 oz