【Medium-sized】Tetsubin (Iron Kettle) 1.7ℓ Nanbu Tekki (Southern Ironware) Iwachu Traditional Craft Art Karagane Lid Iwahada Tetsubin (Rock Surface Iron Kettle) With a stamp. Reads "Nanbu Iwachu Seichu." It is presumed to have been made by a Kamashi (iron kettle craftsman) of Iwachu before the current third-generation Seishige and fourth-generation Kiyosue. Some rust is visible on the inside, but it is a tetsubin in good condition. You can use it as is, but when you start using it, it is recommended to boil water in it and replace the water several times. Hold the base of the handle and use your other hand to hold the lid to prevent it from falling. Both the handle and the lid will become hot, so use oven mitts for both. It is delicious to boil spring water in a tetsubin and drink it. It is good for your health to replenish iron and hydrate. It is the perfect size for use in a household of 2-3 people. For maintenance, do not leave any hot water inside, and to prevent rust, lightly dry-burn it to remove moisture. Strong dry-burning is strictly prohibited. Steam will remain on the back of the lid, so wipe it off with a cloth. However, more than practical use, it may be better to appreciate this tetsubin as a work of art. I think it is suitable for collection as an important artifact in the history of Iwachu. Width: Approximately 21cm (to the spout) Height: Approximately 24cm (to the handle) Weight: 1985g We try our best to measure carefully, but please forgive any slight errors. We hope you understand that this is a used item. Tetsubin are traditional crafts that color the modern history of Japanese life. They can be used for both practical use and appreciation. We hope you will cherish and enjoy it.