Iwachu Nambu Tekki Iron Kettle, Arabesque Pattern, Tea Ceremony Utensil, Traditional Craft, As-Is Condition

This is a Nambu iron kettle made by IWACHU, a long-established cast iron manufacturer in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.
It features a beautiful traditional Arare (hailstone) pattern and is a masterpiece with a refined black-gold hue that shows the patina of age. It is not only suitable as a tea ceremony utensil but also as a Japanese craft that will stand out as a display piece.

Size: Approximately 14cm (width) x 11cm (height) (excluding handle)
IWACHU stamp on the bottom.
The handle is fixed, and the lid knob is original.
There is rust inside and partial paint peeling on the exterior, but there are no cracks or chips, and it is in solid condition for an old iron kettle. It will be sold as-is.

This item is being sold due to collection consolidation.
The color may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment and device.
We ask for your understanding that this is an antique/used item.

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