Unused item, with accessories. Made by Kishu Nanbu (Yoshinori Oikawa), forged bag handle, 15 type, Nanbu iron kettle, Nanbu ironware. Dimensions: Height (including handle) 22cm Width 21.5 x 19.5cm Opening 8cm Capacity 1.5 liters Weight 2184g Brief History of Yoshinori Oikawa, Traditional Craftsman of Oki Casting Born in Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture in 1951 (Showa 27) In 1969 (Showa 44), he apprenticed under his father, Yoshiyoshi Oikawa, an outstanding technician in Iwate Prefecture, and succeeded the family business of manufacturing Nanbu iron kettles in the same year, dedicating himself to the production of iron kettles. As the chairman of the Iron Kettle Subcommittee, he excels in the weight reduction of Nanbu iron kettles, rust prevention treatment methods, and coloring techniques. He has worked to improve the quality of Nanbu iron kettles and has contributed to the spread of iron kettles in China. Since 2012 (Heisei 24), he has been active as an instructor for the Nanbu Iron Kettle Traditional Craft Succession Project and has trained two successors. Career: Awarded the Newcomer's Award at the 20th Mizusawa Casting Creation Exhibition in 1978 (Showa 53) Famous for Nanbu iron kettles made using the so-called handmade technique called the "baked mold method." Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. A single item, unused and stored, made by Yoshinori Oikawa (Kishu), a Nanbu traditional craftsman. A bookmark and instruction manual are included. There are no problems with the condition of the inside and outside of the product. The rust prevention treatment inside the product is the traditional "yaki-nuki" method (burning). You can use it without any problems, such as for iron supplementation. This is a rare forged bag handle that has become almost impossible to find in recent years. The handle is designed to be less likely to get hot when heated. The handle is fixed. For customers who wish, we will include a simple instruction manual. Please feel free to ask. There are no water leaks or other problems. There may be stains, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs that are not visible in the images. If there is any doubt about the images and product comments, the actual images will take precedence. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to ask. The item is only the current item for sale. The trivet is not included. Due to the nature of the product, which is a casting (fragile item), returns and refunds are not accepted. Type: Tea utensils, Nanbu iron kettle, Nanbu ironware, iron kettle, cooking utensils Main material: Iron Type: Tea utensils Main material: Iron