Unused Chajiku-gama (axle kettle), made by Kamashi (kettle maker) Kodo Shoji With instruction manual [Size] Overall: Diameter 23 x 17 (with lid) Opening: 10.8 Body circumference: Approximately 15cm in diameter Wheel section: Located 5cm from the bottom [Condition] * Unused, with no noticeable damage. * The inner cloth also appears untouched. * Slight rust inside. No scratches. This is a Tomobako (wooden storage box) for a Chajiku-gama, a tea kettle used in the tea ceremony to boil water. It is a work by Kodo Shoji, a Kamashi (kettle maker). Mainly made of iron, those used in the tea ceremony are called "Chagama" (tea kettles).