A sturdy Mandaiya kama, perfect for the ro (sunken hearth). As promised, it has two ridges on the shoulder and waist, with a suriza (a raised area for the lid) in between. Made of high-quality iron, it has developed a beautiful patina over approximately 260 years. The wet kama when placed in the ro is beautiful and enhances the tea ceremony. The karakane (bronze) lid is also of high quality. The bottom has been carefully re-attached (both inside and out, the condition is excellent), and there is no worry of water leakage. The box is a Kyokubako (a special storage box) by O-nishi Joushin, with the following inscription on the inside of the lid: "Mandaiya Kama, One, Body Diameter 7 sun 9 bu 5 rin, One, Mouth Diameter 4 sun 7 bu 5 rin, One, Kan-tsuki Oni-men (handle with demon face), Right, Made by Sho-bei during the Horeki era, no mistake, O-kama Master O-nishi Seiemon." The Horeki era refers to the years 1751-1763, so it is understood that this was made by the 2nd Sho-bei, who was active during the Horeki era. Kyokubako. Body Diameter: 23.8 cm, Mouth Diameter: 14.3 cm, Height: 18.4 cm (excluding the lid) ≪Maker≫ ▢ 2nd Shimotsuma Sho-bei Birth year unknown - 1773 Kama master. His name was Ajitsugu, and he is known for the Sekihimo kama (25 pieces) favored by Issouan. He began to work as an appraiser around this time. ≪Appraisal≫ ▢ 15th O-nishi Seiemon Joushin 1924 - 2002 Senke Jisshoku (Ten Masters of the Sen Family) "Kama Master". His art name is Joushin. The second son of the 14th Jouchu. After graduating from Kyushu University, he studied at the Kyoto Art School. He succeeded the 15th O-nishi Seiemon in 1960. He made Managatakama based on the sketches of Kaii Higashiyama. 【References】 Rakkan Kao Daijiten (Dictionary of Seals and Signatures) Tankosha Chanoyu Kama (Tea Ceremony Kettles) Tankosha Chado Daijiten (Tea Ceremony Encyclopedia) Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Tea ceremony #Kama (kettle) #Mandaiya Kama #Ro Kama (kettle for sunken hearth) #Wabi (rustic simplicity) #Kama Master #Shimotsuma Sho-bei #Tea Utensils #O-nishi Joushin #Senke Jisshoku #O-nishi Seiemon #Iron #San-Senke (Three Sen Families) #Omotesenke #Mushakouji Senke #Urasenke #O-konomi (favorite) #Usucha (thin tea) #Chado (tea ceremony) #Koicha (thick tea) #Konomi-mono (favorite items) #Antique art #Tea room #Tea gathering #Kyoto