Unused item, with accessories. Made by Kishu Nanbu (Yoshinori Oikawa), forged bag handle, 15-type, Nanbu iron kettle, Nanbu ironware. Dimensions: Height (including handle): 22 cm Width: 20.5 x 19 cm Opening: 8 cm Capacity: 1.5 liters Weight: 1912g Brief History of Yoshinori Oikawa, a Traditional Craftsman of Oki Foundry: Born in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture in 1951 (Showa 27). In 1969 (Showa 44), he apprenticed under his father, Yoshiyoshi Oikawa, an outstanding craftsman of Iwate Prefecture, and succeeded the family business of Nanbu iron kettle manufacturing, dedicating himself solely to iron kettle production. As the chairman of the Iron Kettle Subcommittee, he excels in the lightweighting of Nanbu iron kettles, rust prevention treatment methods, and coloring techniques. He has strived to improve the quality of Nanbu iron kettles and has contributed to the spread of iron kettles in Asia. Since 2012 (Heisei 24), he has been active as an instructor for the Nanbu Iron Kettle Traditional Craftsmanship Succession Project, training two successors. Achievements: Awarded the Newcomer's Award at the 20th Mizusawa Casting Creation Exhibition in 1978 (Showa 53). Famous for Nanbu iron kettles made using the so-called handmade technique of the "yakigata" (burnt mold) method. Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. This is an unused, stored item made by Yoshinori Oikawa (Kishu), a Nanbu traditional craftsman. A bookmark and instruction manual are included. There are no problems with the condition of the inside and outside of the product. The rust prevention treatment inside the product is the traditional "yakinuki" (burning out) method. You can use it without any problems, such as for iron supplementation. This is a rare forged bag handle that has become almost impossible to find in recent years. The handle is designed to not get hot during heating. The handle is fixed. For customers who wish, we will include a simple instruction manual. Please feel free to ask. There are no water leaks or other problems. There may be unseen dirt, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs in the images. If there is any discrepancy between the images and the product description, the actual item in the images will take precedence. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to ask. The item is only as it is currently presented. A trivet is not included. Due to the nature of the product as a casting (fragile item), returns and refunds are not accepted. Type: Tea utensils, Nanbu iron kettle, Nanbu ironware, iron kettle, cooking utensils Main material: Iron Type: Tea utensils Main material: Iron