This is a black, textured cast iron Tetsubin (Japanese teapot), perfect for brewing tea. You can also get iron from it. - Color: Black - Material: Cast iron - Design: Arare (bumpy surface) - Handle: Fixed handle - Use: Tetsubin for brewing tea - Size: Width...approx. 20cm 　　　 Height...approx. 20cm - Retail Price: 12,000 yen It has been stored in a storage shed for a long time. Although it is new and unused, there are some rust and peeling-like spots due to aging, as seen in images 7-9. The box also shows some dirt, such as peeling of the seal. Thank you for looking.