Unused Item: Nanbu Chobundo, Second Generation, Fumio Hasegawa, Oni Arare, Nanbu Iron Kettle, Nanbu Ironware Dimensions: Height (including handle): 21 cm Width: 19 x 17.5 cm Opening: 7 cm Full Capacity: 1.2 liters Weight: 1723g Nanbu Chobundo 〈1952 (Showa 27)〉 The first generation, Chokuro Hasegawa, became independent from the foundry "Koyodo." He was engaged in making iron kettles and tea ceremony kettles, but passed away in 1964 (Showa 39) before realizing his dream of establishing his own workshop. 〈1964 (Showa 39)〉 The second generation, Fumio Hasegawa, became independent in Doma-cho, Yamagata City. He established "Chobundo," taking one character each from the first generation's name "Chokuro" and his own name "Fumio." After that, he continued his activities using the artist name "Chobun." 〈1974 (Showa 49)〉 The workshop was relocated to the current Yamagata Casting Industrial Cooperative Association complex (Imono-machi). 〈1975 (Showa 50)〉 Designated as a national First Traditional Craft Product. 〈1980 (Showa 55)〉 Successfully developed a crucible melting method for sand iron, and began production of high-purity sand iron kettles. 〈1994 (Heisei 6)〉 The second generation "Chobun," Fumio Hasegawa, was certified as a Traditional Craftsman. Received the Yamagata City Traditional Craft Industry Technology Merit Award. 〈1998 (Heisei 10)〉 The third generation, Mitsuaki Hasegawa, joined the family business after three years of training at "Kikuchi Hojudo." 〈2016 (Heisei 28)〉 The third generation, Mitsuaki Hasegawa, was certified as a Traditional Craftsman. Founded in 1952, they use traditional Yamagata casting methods to produce iron kettles with a thin and beautiful body, known as "thin-walled beauty." Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. Nanbu Chobundo, Fumio Hasegawa, one-of-a-kind item. A bookmark is included. Some discoloration is visible on the exterior of the product. Otherwise, the condition of the interior and exterior of the product is not a problem (individual differences apply). The product has been treated with an oxidation film using the traditional yakinuki method. It is not an enameled product, so you can use it without any problems, such as for iron supplementation. Individual differences exist in the perception of product condition, so please carefully review the description and images before making your decision. A simple instruction manual will be provided to customers who request it. Please feel free to ask. There are no water leaks or other issues. There may be stains, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs that are not visible in the images. The items for sale are only the current items. The trivet is not included. I believe that there are individual differences in how the condition is perceived, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details. Type: Tea Ceremony Utensils, Nanbu Chobundo, Nanbu Iron Kettle, Nanbu Ironware, Cooking Utensils, Kitchenware Main Material: Iron