Phoenix Striped Stoneware Storage Jar with Lid 500ml - Multi

This storage jar is stoneware, painted by hand with broad vertical stripes that run the full height of its body. Its lid is banded in contrasting blocks and topped with a small loop handle. It is multicoloured, cheerful and unfussy, the kind of piece that makes an ordinary kitchen shelf look a little more cared for. It stands 20.5cm tall and 10.5cm across and holds 500ml, which makes it a slim, upright jar for everyday quantities rather than a bulk store. Stoneware is dense and sturdy, and the jar weighs 0.64KG.

The maker approves it for food, so it earns its place by the kettle or the coffee machine. Ground coffee, loose tea, sugar, a few biscuits or the oats for tomorrow's breakfast all suit a 500ml jar. Its narrow footprint fits easily between other things on a crowded worktop, an open shelf or a pantry ledge. Away from the kitchen it makes a tidy home for cotton buds on a dressing table, or for pens and odds and ends on a desk. It would also make a thoughtful housewarming gift for anyone who likes a bit of pattern in the kitchen.

Each jar is handpainted, and the stripes have soft, slightly wavering edges where the brush has travelled, which gives it a relaxed, handmade look. Inside, the jar is glazed to a smooth, glossy finish. It is 99% stoneware and 1% silicone, the silicone being a band, and the maker's care instruction is simply to remove the silicone band before cleaning. The lid lifts off by its loop handle, so it is easy to open with one hand while you cook. For styling, stand it beside plain white crockery so the stripes carry the shelf, or line it up with jars you already own along the back of the worktop.

What is the jar made of?

It is 99% stoneware and 1% silicone. The silicone is a band, which the maker says to remove before cleaning, and the stoneware is handpainted with stripes.

How much does the jar hold?

It holds 500ml, a good size for ground coffee, loose tea, sugar or a handful of biscuits kept within easy reach on the worktop.

Can I keep food in it?

Yes. The maker approves it for food, so dry goods such as coffee, tea, pasta, rice or biscuits can go straight into the jar.

How big is the jar?

It is 10.5cm across and 20.5cm tall and weighs 0.64KG, a slim, upright jar that fits neatly on a narrow shelf or at the back of a worktop.

How do I clean it?

Remove the silicone band first, as the maker's care instruction asks, then wash the jar. The maker does not say whether it can go in the dishwasher.

Does it come with a lid?

Yes. The jar comes with its own handpainted lid, banded in contrasting blocks and topped with a small loop handle for lifting it off.