[Product Details] • Brand: Nanbu Hōseidō Oigen Foundry Co., Ltd. (OIGEN) • Product Name: Tetsubin Kokonoe Arare (H-99) • Capacity: Approx. 1.2L • Material: Cast iron (with traditional craft certificate) • Accessories: Original box, instruction manual (dated 2007), tag [Product Condition] This is a tetsubin (iron kettle) with the "Kokonoe Arare" design, a representative and substantial design from Oigen, a prestigious manufacturer in Iwate. • Condition: This is a **"completely unused dead stock item"** manufactured in 2007. It has been stored in its box without ever being used. • Body: The kettle is in beautiful condition as it has never been used. The 1.2L size gives it a significant presence, and it can be used as a lifelong piece of equipment. • Outer Box: The outer box is in relatively good condition for an item that has been stored for a long time. [Notes] Although this item is unused, it has been in long-term storage for approximately 19 years. Please only purchase if you understand and accept that this is a vintage/antique item. [Inspection] To check for rust and the condition of the interior, the white wrapping paper was removed once for inspection. Please understand that the old paper may have some tears or wrinkles. [IH Compatibility] While the current models of the same product number (H-99) from the manufacturer are stated to be IH compatible, this item was manufactured in 2007, and its functionality with the latest IH cooktops has not been confirmed. To avoid any issues, please consider this primarily for use with gas stoves. Use with IH cooktops is at your own risk.