Description
- The standard shipping for this item is EMS (free shipping). Please make sure to select 'Standard shipping' when you order. *Please do NOT select 'Expedited'. *This item is made hand so it may have a little difference in color and drape. It may take time (a few weeks) from your order to shipping. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
- PLEASE NOTE: This is a brand new arts and crafts item that was carefully created by a traditional Japanese artist. - This is not an antique product. - 100% made and crafted in Japan. - It is not a one of a kind only production.
- Takaoka Iron Kettle: Takaoka Iron Kettles are iron kettles produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The biggest feature of the Takaoka Iron Kettle is a unique technique known as "Wax Casting" which creates a beautiful background pattern. It's history dates back to more than 400 years ago and its delicate yet dynamic technique has been passed on generation after generation by Takaoka craftsmen.
- Phoenix with gold and silver inlay: The expressive iron kettle has flying up to the top Phoenix at the front, and overlooking Phoenix at the back. As the Phoenix being a fire God and sacred animal, this is considered good luck. The gorgeous two Phoenix were created by Nuzome Zogan (Fabric Pattern Inlay) method, the clouds were done by Sen Zogan (Wire Inlay) method to inly silver, and the delicate woven background pattern helps both the Phoenix and the clouds stand out.
- PRODUCT INFO: Country: Takaoka city, Toyama pref, Japan - Grade: Heritage - Size: H24 * W18 cm (H9.45 * W7.09 inc) - Volume: 1.97 Liter - Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.53 lbs - Material: Body: Iron, Inlays: Real Gold and silver leaf, Lid: Copper (Reddish Color Base), Handle: Iron (Forged) - Wooden Box: Comes with a note of authenticity, Box Weight: 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs
[Heritage grade] Takaoka Tetsubin : Phoenix with gold and silver inlay - Japanese Iron Kettle Teapot - Japan Imported [Standard ship by EMS: with Tracking & Insurance]
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