Nanbu tekki Kenichiro Iwato's handmade kettle flat and round cherry blossoms1.2L

This tetsubin is handmade by the foundry craftsman Kenichiro Iwato. Each piece is carefully finished using traditional techniques. The entire manufacturing process is made by a foundry craftsman.. This tetsubin has a flat, round shape called a "hiramaru" tetsubin. This tetsubin has a sturdy and heavy structure, making it outstanding not only for practical use, but also for interior decoration. The surface of the tetsubin is covered with cherry blossom petals. The rim of the lid is also decorated with cherry petals. The lid is decorated with a design of cherry blossom buds. It is finished in brown by baking red lacquer. It represents a beautiful withered color that is not just gorgeous. In Japan, it is called "wabisabi". The inside is not enamel processed. The boiling water will be mellow. Nanbu ironware is baked using the traditional technique called kama-yaki to produce an oxide layer on the surface. It leads to "rust resistance" and "water quality improvement" and makes tea and coffee taste better. The water boiled in Nanbu iron kettle tastes mellow and sweet even when drunk straight. This is due to the effect of iron leaching into the hot water, but in order for the iron to leach out, the inside cannot be enameled or otherwise treated, and rust is liable to occur. Artist Profile: Craftsman Kenichiro Iwato's Biography Born in 1942. Studied under his father, Jiro Iwato, a master craftsman, and learned mainly the casting of iron kettles and teapots. In 1960, he took over the family business and devoted himself to iron kettle casting, making efforts to reduce the weight of iron kettles and improve coloring techniques. Awards Received 1962: Selected for the 4th Mizusawa City Foundry Creation Exhibition 1964: Awarded the Grand Prize at the 6th Mizusawa City Foundry Creation Exhibition 2005: Awarded the Chairman of Haneda Area Promotion Association Prize at the 26th Mizusawa City Casting Festival. ※It can be used with IH. Do not use on high heat. Please use below medium heat. ※There will be individual differences in coloring due to the hand-coloring process. Manufacturer: Kenichiro Iwato Size: Diameter 20 cm x 16.5 cm x Height 18.5 cm Weight: Approximately 1.8kg Capacity: Approximately 1.2L Material: Iron casting Country of manufacture: Japan (Iwate Prefecture) Packaging form / accessories: Special box, instruction manual Information on customs duties Customs duty may be incurred when purchasing Japanese products from overseas. We will enter a lower price for the item, but please note that the buyer will be responsible for any customs fees incurred.