Yokkaichi Banko Ware Rice Pot, 5-Cup Capacity, Brand New, Unused, Immediate Purchase OK

This is Banko ware, a local industry of Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture.
This product is brand new and unused.

This is a 3-5 cup rice cooker with a glazed round shape. No heat adjustment is necessary, and for 5 cups, it cooks in about 17 minutes over medium-high heat (excluding soaking time before cooking and steaming time after cooking).
Also, since pottery handles natural materials such as clay and minerals, there may be slight individual differences in color and texture between products, so please understand this in advance.

Because earthenware pots have low thermal conductivity, it takes time for the inside to heat up, naturally creating a gentle simmer state. As it heats up slowly, the starch in the rice turns into sugar, bringing out more sweetness. Earthenware pots with high heat retention, once brought to a boil, continue to boil for a long time, naturally creating a rolling boil state. This vigorous convection prevents uneven cooking. During the steaming process, heat gradually penetrates the rice, allowing excess moisture to evaporate thoroughly, resulting in fluffy grains of rice.

■Size: Approx. 22.5 cm x 20.0 cm x Height 18.5 cm
■Opening Diameter: Approx. 15.5 cm
■Body Weight: Approx. 2.06 kg
■Capacity: 2300 cc
■Material: Heat-resistant pottery (Banko ware)
■For gas use (cannot be used on IH cooktops)
■Pre-use treatment
Fill the earthenware pot with water to about 80% full and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat, dissolve flour in water, and stir well. Simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat, then turn off the heat and let it cool completely. After that, wash it clean, dry it thoroughly, and then use it.
■Includes markings as a guide for water levels for 3, 4, and 5 cups.
■Made in Japan

The product is brand new and unused, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive.

The photos show everything. As this is amateur storage and listing, please no claims, no returns.