Product Number: WWST038 Product Name: Meiji Era Kinjudo Gold and Silver Leaf Painted Karakane Lid Tetsubin (Iron Kettle) with Inscription on Body, Teapot Size: Approximately Width 17cm (from spout) * Body 14cm (maximum) * Height (including handle) 23cm * Height (without handle) 16cm Weight: Approximately 1590g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Kinjudo uses high-quality iron materials, and skilled craftsmen carefully craft iron kettles one by one, adhering to traditional manufacturing methods while incorporating designs and functionality that suit modern lifestyles. There are various designs, from simple ones to those with high decorative value, and they are durable and can be used for a long time. Tetsubin (iron kettle) is an iron utensil for boiling water, derived from the Japanese tea ceremony kettle. Utensils with handles and spouts for boiling water existed in the 13th century for medicinal purposes, but it was in the late Edo period that they were named "tetsubin" and used in the tea ceremony. Ironware with a unique weight and a calm atmosphere. It is not only excellent as a vessel that utilizes the characteristics of iron, but it is also attracting attention from both Japan and overseas as an item that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Furthermore, you can ingest iron, which is easily absorbed by the body, from the hot water boiled in a tetsubin. The water also becomes milder, and you can brew delicious drinks such as tea and coffee. Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and viewing rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are scratches and stains appropriate for the era! Please take a good look at the images and understand the value and era judgment before placing your order! As it is an item of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches due to use that cannot be fully explained. We are waiting for bids from those who can appreciate the item, including its imperfections, such as the feeling of the era. Basically, antique items cannot be returned!