Each pot is hand-crafted by artisans and artisans in Iga City, Mie Prefecture since the Edo period. Like the traditional country scenery of Iga villa, it has a warm, rustic and natural texture, and each one has a subtly different expression as each month is layered. Since it was invented as a sumpon pot, it has been loved by restaurants and homes for over 40 years. It is also known as a earth pot where steak can be baked using Iga clay. Do not use with induction. The color, texture and size of the actual product may differ from the product image. Depending on the product, the color, texture and size of the product may differ from each other. Please read the instruction manual before use. Handmade earthenware with natural soil may have some visible and rough iron in the soil, but it is no problem to use. Please be aware of this before placing your order.