Direct from the kiln, brand new, unused. Iga-yaki Kiln #Akinoseitosho Established in 1935 Maruhashira 434, Iga City, Mie Prefecture Size: Diameter cm, Height cm We have been manufacturing and selling Iga-yaki products to various companies. We have decided to list on Mercari as we would like to deliver our products to individual customers. We have many other products available, so please take a look. We have stock, but it is limited. The pot itself is safe for direct fire and can be used as is. (No seasoning required) Not compatible with IH. This product is made from traditional Iga rough clay, so we will apply a sealant before shipping. Please use it directly over a direct flame. Avoid dry firing. The products we send to customers do not require seasoning, but they have some water absorption. The pot itself can be said to be breathing and alive. This is what creates the flavor as you use it. Cracks (cracks) will appear as you use it, but this is not damage (defective). Please understand that this is the characteristic of a good Iga earthenware pot before purchasing. How to increase added value: Do what cannot be done with mass-produced products. In the case of pots, process the surface of the body and lid (scrape with a metal plane). Attach handles (ears) to the scraped body. The price is affected by the difficulty of the handle shape. This is the value based on the clay (raw material) and shape. Next is the value based on the glaze (color, difficulty of color development and price). Finally, how it is fired (oxidation, reduction, carbonization firing, etc.). The added value changes significantly depending on the combination of these three elements. Iga-yaki #EarthenwarePot #Akinoseitosho