Kamoshika Dōguten Earthenware pot for cooking delicious rice Rice pot 3-cup size Black Black With instruction manual After purchasing new, I seasoned it and used it for several years. As you can see in the photos, there is a feeling of use, but it's an item that you'll grow to love the more you use it. There are cracks and crazing, but there are no problems with use, and I was using it until recently, so you can use it right away. How about it if you want to try making earthenware pot rice? You'll be amazed at how delicious the rice is even when it's cold! I will ship it in the original box (*^^*)