This is a matching box for a Shirihari-gama (a type of tea kettle) made by Takahashi Keiten, a Living National Treasure. Takahashi Keiten was a renowned kama-shi (kettle maker) from Yamagata Prefecture, who received numerous awards at exhibitions such as the Nitten and the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and was designated a Living National Treasure. A "Shirihari-gama" is a type of tea kettle with a shape where the lower part of the body bulges out. Accessories: Kama-kan (kettle rings) Metal rings used in the tea ceremony, passed through the holes (kan-tsuki) on both ends of the kettle when placing or removing the kettle from the ro (sunken hearth) or furo (portable brazier). There were no noticeable dents or major scratches. Please examine the photos carefully before considering a purchase. Thank you for viewing.