Excellent condition! Human National Treasure, Kamashi (Kettle Maker) Jo-sei Sato, made Hamamatsu Jimon Shin-gyo Hagama (Tea Kettle) Genuine work. Tea utensils, Hagama (Tea Kettle), tea ceremony utensils, Ro-gama (Tea Kettle for a sunken hearth), tea 4.2 kg, with a matching box, cloth, and paper box. The price is less than half of what it was at the time of purchase. If you have storage space, it's worth investing in. Please check the size in the photos. The paper box will be double-boxed for shipping. I believe this is a new or nearly new work. As you can see in the photos, the inside is also beautiful. I believe this is a work from before he became a Living National Treasure. I will sell it for less than half the original selling price. If you have space to put it, please consider purchasing it as an investment. It is unused or nearly unused, and it is a genuine work. Tea utensils Hagama (Tea Kettle) Tea ceremony utensils Ro-gama (Tea Kettle for a sunken hearth) Human National Treasure, Kamashi (Kettle Maker) Jo-sei Sato, made Hamamatsu Jimon Shin-gyo Hagama (Tea Kettle) Please check the size and condition in the photos. Made by Kamashi (Kettle Maker) Jo-sei Sato. This is a round kettle with a Hamamatsu Jimon Shin-gyo pattern made for an Okiro (sunken hearth). It is also called a Futon-gama (Futon Kettle). It is taller than a flat kettle, and the body is bulging, hence this name. According to one theory, it was named because it was handled with care like a futon. Jo-sei Sato is the eldest son of Seikou Sato, a Kamashi (Kettle Maker) from Yamagata Prefecture. He studied under Jitsuzo Negoro and also became a holder of intangible cultural properties (Living National Treasure). Jo-sei Sato's tea kettles are popular as tools for tea ceremony practice. Jo-sei Sato "Brief History" Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1916 Holder of intangible cultural properties Studied under Jitsuzo Negoro Certified as a Traditional Craftsman by the country in 1977 Awarded the title of "Okamashi" (Kettle Maker) from Kyoto Daitoku-ji Temple Received the Mokichi Saito Culture Award in 1989 Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Sixth Class, in 1992 Died in 1996 A dark brown tea kettle made of cast iron with embossed patterns. - Material: Cast iron - Design: Embossed pattern - Color: Dark brown - Shape: Round - Lid: Yes - Handle: With two handles Thank you for viewing.