This is a set of tools for a tsurigama (hanging kettle). The work of Nagoshi, from around the Kyoho era and later, is considered to be the work of Shohei's successors, as he was a master craftsman. High-quality iron was used, and it has matured into a fine iron texture over approximately 260 years. Each link of the chain is carefully finished in detail, making it a masterpiece worthy of appreciation at a tea ceremony. The box is a certified box by O-nishi Joshin, with the inscription "Iron Kettle Chain, Right is a work of Shohei during the Horeki era, without any doubt. Okamashi (Kettle Master) O-nishi Seiemon" on the inside of the lid. Since Horeki refers to the years 1751-1763, it is understood that this was made by the second Shohei, who was active during the Horeki era. The overall condition is good. Certified box. Length: 203 cm (to the tip of the hook), 29 cm from the tip of the hook to the adjustment hook, outer diameter of the ring for hanging on the hirunugi (nail): 4.5 cm, inner diameter: 3.5 cm ≪Maker≫ ▢ 2nd Shimotsuma Shohei ? - An'ei 2 (1773) Kamashi (Kettle maker). His name was Ajitsugi, and he is known for the Sekihimo-gama (25 pieces) favored by Issouan. He began to engage in appraisal around this time. ≪Certification≫ ▢ 15th O-nishi Seiemon Joshin Taisho 13 (1924) - Heisei 14 (2002) Senke Jisshoku (Ten Masters of the Sen Family) "Kamashi". His art name is Joshin. The second son of the 14th Joshu. After graduating from Kyushu University, he studied at the Kyoto Art School. He succeeded to the 15th O-nishi Seiemon in 1960. He made the Shingata-gama based on the sketches of Kaii Higashiyama. 【References】 Rakkan Kao Daijiten (Dictionary of Seals and Signatures) Tankosha Chanoyu Kama (Tea Ceremony Kettle) Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Tea ceremony #Kama Chain #Kettle #Furo-gama (tea kettle for a brazier) #Wabi (rustic simplicity) #Kamashi (Kettle maker) #Shimotsuma Shohei #Tea utensils #O-nishi Joshin #Senke Jisshoku (Ten Masters of the Sen Family) #O-nishi Seiemon #Iron #Kama-tsuri (Kettle hanging) #Dai-kan (Large ring) #San-Senke (Three Sen Families) #Omotesenke (Omote School of Tea) #Mushakoji-senke (Mushakoji School of Tea) #Urasenke (Ura School of Tea) #O-ko (Preferred items) #Usucha (Thin tea) #Chado (The Way of Tea) #Koicha (Thick tea) #Konomi-mono (Favorite items) #Antique art #Tea room #Tea gathering #Kyoto