This is a rare phōkin (gunmetal) tempura pan from Hirai Chūzōsho, which is no longer in production. It has the "平" (Hirai) stamp on the back. It seems it was handled by Aritsugu in Kyoto. Due to rising material costs and a shortage of craftsmen, phōkin pans are no longer made, and their distribution has decreased. Phōkin is a metal alloy of 90% copper and 10% tin. It excels in heat retention and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for tempura, sukiyaki, as well as other nabe dishes like mizutaki, okisuki, and shabu-shabu. The plate thickness is about 2mm, making it very durable. While there is a sense of use overall (fine scratches, blackening), there is no noticeable damage. This is a high-quality pot that you can use for a long time. Diameter: Approximately 32cm Height: Approximately 7cm Thickness: Approximately 2mm #Aritsugu #Phōkin #PhōkinNabe #Copper #CopperPot #TempuraPan #TempuraPot #Sukiyaki #SukiyakiPot #Rare #HiraiChūzōsho #HiraiForging #HiraiPhōkinNabe