"Fish & Grass" Ceramic Donabe Casserole

Some vessels are made to cook. This one is made to gather.

Shaped in the tradition of Japanese donabe pottery, this casserole carries the quiet authority of a piece that has earned its place at the table. The sandy terracotta body, fired to a rough, tactile finish, is crowned with a lid etched with a hand-drawn fish and grass motif — a symbol of abundance, drawn with the ease of something ancient.

The deep green glaze along the rim grounds the warmth of the clay. The steam vent on the lid does its quiet work. And the two side handles remind you this was always meant to be passed around.

For soups, stews, rice, or anything that deserves low heat and patience.

• Material: Ceramic clay (donabe-style)
• Diameter: 20cm
• Compatible with: gas flame, induction, electric ceramic hob
• Variant: Fish & Grass — 20cm
• Includes lid