Used exclusively for boiling water. Polished and had the handle/string maintained by Gyokusendo at the end of 2024, and has not been used since. The handle stands upright at any angle. Material: Copper Color: Silver Size (approx.): Diameter (excluding spout, longest part of the body): 15cm Bottom diameter: 11cm Height (to the top of the lid knob): 12cm Height (when the handle is raised, to the top of the handle): 21.5cm