Old Japanese tea utensils, handmade Bronze kettle and tea washing box

**Old Japanese tea utensils, handmade Bronze kettle and tea washing box** Bronze craftsmen carefully hammered the complete kettle and tea wash by hand. The evenly distributed beating marks on the surface and the smooth interior, contrary to the appearance, show the craftsman's pure craftsmanship. Because this type of utensil is made from a whole copper plate, it is called "hammered copper utensil". Because of the dark color of the metal, it looks simple and thick, but is actually very light in use. ※A tea wash (also called a water cube or a water bowl) is a water container that can be used to warm cups and pots or to pour out remaining tea water and tea residues. ※Copper foodware requires that the inner layer be plated with tin or Silver to prevent the copperware from turning black. This can also be used as a reference point when purchasing. Origin: Japan Material: Bronze Size: teapot 23X24/pot length 17 width 11.5/box length 31 width 27 height 27 Product details: The original wooden box is covered with Japanese paper and has the words "Bronze produced water" written on it, and has the round seal of "tsuji" Weight: kettle 1032g, tea washer 440g, box 1600g ❖The manager of Wuer Club has collected it for many years, and this is the only one of its kind. ❖Only the collection is sold, other shooting props and accessories are not included. ❖Photos and text descriptions have been tried to restore the appearance of the collection. However, there may be color differences due to light, screen, and camera. Please refer to the actual object. ❖Old pieces are only for collection and appreciation and have not been actually used. However, traces of time are inevitable. Please understand these unique imperfections and consider placing an order before purchasing. ❖Old items have no warranty or appreciation period. If the item itself is not damaged, we will not be able to apply for a return or exchange on the grounds that the item is not as expected (color, pattern, size, etc.). **Hammering out copperware** A type of Japanese gold forging technology that originated in the Tsubame City area of Niigata Prefecture in the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868). The term "hammering" refers to repeatedly heating and hammering a Bronze to shape it, and then making cups, pots, basins, cans and other tea utensils, tableware and daily necessities, even if it has a spout like a teapot , complex shape, can still be made by beating the same Bronze, which is a very ingenious and profound craft.