This is a handmade, lidded Kame (pot) from the Iwami Yoshida kiln in Shimane Prefecture, now a rare item. Iwami ware is highly resistant to acid, salt, and water due to the acid-resistant clay and high-temperature firing process. With proper care, it can last for many years. Perfect for pickling vegetables, making umeboshi (pickled plums), or storing miso. Capacity: 5.4 liters (3 sho), Height: 28cm, Circumference: 22.5cm, Mouth Diameter: 16.3cm, Weight: 3.6kg Due to the traditional handmade process, there may be firing marks, uneven surfaces, slight warping, wobbling, and uneven glaze on the underside of the lid. It was used for nukazuke (fermented rice bran pickles), but I can no longer maintain it, and there is no one in my family to inherit it. I would like to pass it on to someone who wants it. It will be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in simple packaging. *Please do not purchase if you have any concerns.*