A koshi-guchi nadekata kama (kettle with a high mouth and sloping shoulders) made by Nagoe Yagoro, with a certification (kiwami) by the 15th generation Onishi Seiemon (Joshin). It has a very distinctive shape with a high mouth, and a sturdy body. The body has a raised plant motif, though it is faded due to corrosion, and the ring handles are large and powerful. As it is about 7 sun in size, it can be used as a hanging kettle if you have a long string. The certification (kiwami) states the following: Koshi-guchi Nadekata Kama One: Body diameter 7 sun 6 bu One: Mouth width 4 sun 2 bu One: Ring handles, taken The above is without a doubt a work of Yagoro from the Kyoho era. Kama Master: Onishi Seiemon (Joshin) 【Nagoe Yagoro】 The Nagoe family has been famous for casting since ancient times, and their name can be seen from the early days of the Wabi-cha tea ceremony. In the Momoyama period, Nagoe Josuke and Zensho gained fame as masters, and their children continued to produce in Kyoto (Jomi) and Edo (Yagoro). The Jomi family stopped making kettles in the middle of the Edo period, but the Yagoro family has continued to the present day. During the Edo period, they were the official kama masters of the shogunate, and after the Meiji era, they were the head of the Dai Nippon Kama Masters, and continued to be a central figure among kama masters. While boiling water, it is not noticeable, but after filling it with water for a while, a small amount of water seeps out from around the spout. Dimensions (with some margin of error) Body diameter: Approximately 23 cm Height: Approximately 20 cm ★Please feel free to ask if you have any questions, such as for additional photos or to check the condition. ★There is deterioration, scratches, and rust due to aging. Please examine the photos carefully and make your judgment. ★Please understand that this is an old item before purchasing. ★We do not conduct additional appraisals. #Chanoyu #Chado #TeaCeremony #TeaUtensils #Kama #Chagama #Rikyu #OnishiSeiemon #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Mushakojisenke #Muromachi #Momoyama #Edo #Kyoto #Ashiya