Unused Item: Chushin no Kobo, Naoki Masuda Design, Hiratsubo L, Iron Teapot, Nambu Ironware 2015 Good Design Award Winner "Chushin no Kobo" is a CASTING STUDIO that proposes the traditional beauty of Japanese cast ironware, designed by Naoki Masuda, for today's lifestyles. Traditional crafts are not inherently conservative; they are, in their time, extremely innovative, combining both hardware and software. New traditions are built by crafts becoming everyday tools that enrich people's lives and have relevance today. Chushin no Kobo is a creative studio that produces universal designs, primarily cast iron products based on Japanese culture. Dimensions: Height (including handle): 18 cm Width: 20.5 x 17.5 cm Opening: 7 cm Full capacity: 1.1 liters Weight: 1979g Suggested retail price: 30,800 yen (excluding tax) The Hiratsubo is inspired by tea caddies, and its tapered bottom evokes Japanese beauty, shaped to fit in the palm of your hand (tanagokoro). The slender spout provides excellent water drainage and combines beauty and functionality. The inside of the teapot has a rust-resistant enamel coating and is equipped with a stainless steel tea strainer. Furthermore, cast iron has high heat retention, keeping tea from cooling down easily. Please use it as a teapot for enjoying black tea and Japanese tea. Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. Unused item: Chushin no Kobo, Naoki Masuda Design, Hiratsubo L, Green Image 1 and 10 include the tea strainer. The product condition is unused. Scratches are visible on the handle and lid knob. Other than that, it is an unused item, but please consider that there may be minor scratches. There are no water leaks or other defects. There may be stains, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs that are not visible in the images. If there is any discrepancy between the images and the product description, the actual item in the images will take precedence. The listing includes only the items shown. The trivet in the images is not included. As individual perceptions of condition may vary, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. Type: Tea utensils, Nambu ironware, traditional crafts Main material: Iron