White Kannyu Donabe Japanese Clay Pot for 3 persons

The "Sumi(Ink)-Kannyu" series is the oldest of GINPO's earthenware pots; the design, introduced in 1955, was an innovation of the company's founder and is still loved by many people.

The "Kannyu" decorative technique, which at the time was only used for small ceramic items such as Matcha bowls, was used to intentionally create fine cracks in the surface glaze. In addition, sumi ink was used to make the pattern stand out even more. The success of this difficult design in pots for the general household was one of the company's early achievements.

With a little shallow shape, the size of 2.2L(74.4oz) is suitable for 3 persons to enjoy Donabe dishes. For other dishes such as soup, stew, curry, cheese fondue, it can cook up to 4 persons.

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Founded by Ginpo Toki in 1932, GINPO is a distinguished brand rooted in the legacy of Banko ware, carried on through four generations in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Even with limited access to local materials, the company has continued to evolve—combining traditional craftsmanship with constant innovation to meet the changing needs of everyday life.

Its signature series—Kikka, Hana Mishima, and Sumi-Kannyu—embody both elegance and practicality. Through a meticulous five-stage production process that blends artisanal skill with modern technology, GINPO remains committed to delivering consistent, high-quality donabe from raw clay to finished form.

From everyday tableware and flower vases, Yokkaichi Banko ware, commonly referred to as Banko ware, is known for its remarkable variety. Among its most iconic creations is the donabe, or Japanese clay pot. Beloved for its durability and heat retention, it has become a staple of home-cooked meals—and today, around 80 percent of all donabe produced in Japan are Banko ware.

Banko ware originated in the mid-Edo period (1603–1868 CE), when a cultured tea enthusiast named Nunami Rozan began crafting ceramics in present-day Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Rather than naming the ware after its region, he chose the word “banko”—meaning “eternity”—as a wish for his creations to endure for generations. That enduring spirit lives on today, and in recognition of its cultural and historical value, Banko ware was designated a Traditional Craft by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1979.