Product Number: WWST070 Product Name: Tsuru Tetsubin (Crane Iron Kettle) Teapot, Karakaneduta (Bronze Lid), Copper Knob, Chako (Tea Pot), Yuwaki (Hot Water Kettle) Size: Approximately Width 17cm (from spout) * Body 15cm (max) * Height (including handle) 22cm * Height (without handle) 15cm Weight: Approximately 1.68kg Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: A tetsubin (iron kettle) is an iron utensil for boiling water, derived from the tea ceremony kama (tea ceremony kettle) in Japan. Utensils with handles and spouts for boiling water existed in the 13th century for medicinal purposes, but it was in the late Edo period that they were named "tetsubin" and used in the tea ceremony. Ironware with a unique weight and a calm atmosphere. It is highly regarded not only for its ability as a vessel that utilizes the characteristics of iron, but also as an item that evokes a sense of nostalgia, attracting attention from both Japan and overseas. Furthermore, you can ingest iron, which is easily absorbed by the body, from hot water boiled in a tetsubin. The water also becomes milder, and you can brew delicious drinks such as tea and coffee. Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and viewing rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, small dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are scratches and stains appropriate for the era! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items that have been through the years, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and small scratches that cannot be fully described. We are waiting for bids from those who can appreciate the imperfections, including the sense of the era. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment as a buyer! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of the computer monitor! Basically, antique items cannot be returned!