[Limit 2 per customer] Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio | Heat-resistant milk pan with lid [Black]

Due to the high popularity and limited stock of the milk pan, we are limiting purchases to two per customer. We appreciate your understanding.
Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio, located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery made by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple yet distinctive, wouldn't you say? Everything, including the glaze, is handmade, conveying his passion and dedication to pottery. It seems like it will be useful in all aspects of life for a long time.

"Long and Simple."

Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio values these words, and the products and words match perfectly.
[The one on the right is a heat-resistant milk pan with a lid (white)]

All handmade milk pan.

Among the works created by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba, a characteristic piece is the milk pan that combines "wood" and "pottery." From carving the teak wood handle to attaching the wood and pottery with rivets, everything is meticulously handmade by Katsufumi Baba himself. The simple yet uniquely radiant milk pan's glaze is also Katsufumi Baba's original creation.

Milk pan with excellent pour spout.

The milk pan with excellent pour spout is not only stylish but also incredibly practical.

Easy-to-grip wooden handle.

The handle is made of teak wood, considered one of the world's three finest timbers. Teak is renowned as shipbuilding timber, known for its exceptional water resistance, durability, and status as a luxury wood. The wooden handle is easy to grip and pairs perfectly with the ceramic body. The wood and ceramic are attached with copper rivets.

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he went to France. After returning to Japan, he completed the small pottery wheel training course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute, then trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Sodo Kiln. In 2003, he established his own studio in his hometown, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. With the motto "Long and Simple," he continues to create pottery with passion. His reputation has spread, attracting many people, and his work is highly popular.
Click here for a list of works by Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio
We visited the studio. [Studio visit: Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio]


This is a charming, plump milk pan by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba. It can be used directly over a flame, making it versatile for soups, porridge, and more. The wooden handle is easy to grip and very comfortable to use.

【Product Name】Heat-resistant milk pan with lid [black]
【Size (approx.)】W240 (including handle), D140, H120mm, spout diameter 100mm
【Capacity (approx. 80% full)】500cc
【Weight (approx.)】600g
【Material】Ceramic, Handle: Teak wood, Rivets: Copper
【Coating】Wood: Unfinished

● Before Purchase
・Even for the same product, each piece is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, and shape.
Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of a one-of-a-kind product.
・Please use the listed sizes and weights as a guide.
We kindly ask for your understanding of the above points before making a purchase.

● Before Use
・This vessel can be used directly over a flame. When using it over a flame, please be careful as the vessel becomes very hot.
・If you cook strong-smelling foods like curry first, the residual odor may linger for a while. To reduce this, we recommend cooking less fragrant foods such as boiling milk or making porridge when first using it.

● Usage Precautions
・Direct flame OK, Microwave OK, Oven OK, Dishwasher NO, Dish dryer NO, IH heater NO
・For a period after initial use, the handle may occasionally move when the vessel becomes hot, but it will gradually become fixed. This is due to the heat-resistant and water-resistant putty used to protect the connection between the handle and the vessel. This putty is approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) for indirect food contact and is also used in cutting boards. To prevent scorching the handle, please ensure the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the vessel.
・The handle uses water-resistant teak wood, so it can be used sufficiently even without coating. However, if you are concerned, applying vegetable oil or similar will make it more water-resistant and protect the product from stains. (Applying oil may darken the wood.)
・The wooden handle can also be washed with detergent.
・Do not leave it soaking in water.