Unused Item: Chushin no Kobo, Naoki Masuda Design, Hiratsubo L, Iron Teapot, Nambu Ironware 2015 Good Design Award Winner "Chushin no Kobo" is a CASTING STUDIO that proposes the traditional beauty of Japanese cast ironware, designed by Naoki Masuda, for today's lifestyles. Traditional crafts are not inherently conservative; they are, in their time, extremely innovative, possessing both hardware and software. By having relevance in today's world as everyday tools that enrich people's lives, crafts build new traditions. Chushin no Kobo is a creative studio that produces universal designs, primarily cast iron products based on Japanese culture. Dimensions: Height (including handle): 18 cm Width: 20.5 x 17.5 cm Opening: 7 cm Capacity: 1.2 liters Weight: 2016g Reference Price: 30,800 yen (excluding tax) The Hiratsubo is inspired by tea caddies, and its tapered bottom evokes Japanese aesthetics, shaped to fit in the palm of your hand (tanagokoro). The slender spout provides excellent water drainage and combines beauty with functionality. The inside of the teapot has a rust-resistant enamel coating and is equipped with a stainless steel tea strainer. Furthermore, cast iron has high heat retention, keeping tea from cooling down easily. Please use it as a teapot for enjoying black tea and Japanese tea. Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. Although it is an unused item, please consider that there may be minor scratches. There are no water leaks or other defects. There may be unseen dirt, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs. If there is any discrepancy between the images and the product description, the actual item in the images will take precedence. The items for sale are only those in their current condition. As individual perceptions of condition may vary, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. Type: Tea utensils, Nambu ironware, Nambu iron kettle, traditional crafts Main material: Iron