Kikuchi Hojudo Kiyoyuki Okuyama Design Teapot Genji SS & Teacups (Tsuki) - Set of 4 - Nanbu Iron Kettle / Nanbu Tekki Genji SS - Blue Dimensions: Height (including handle): 16 cm Width: 13.5 x 9 cm Opening: 6 cm Weight: 859g Reference Price: ¥15,400 Body: Lacquer-baked finish Teacups (Tsuki) - Set of 4 Dimensions: Height: 8 cm Width: 12 cm Reference Price: ¥2,475/piece Kikuchi Hojudo Yamagata casting is said to have originated approximately 960 years ago. Kikuchi Hojudo began in 1604 when the first Kiheiji of the family was appointed as the official caster to Lord Yoshiaki Mogami, the lord of Yamagata Castle. The tradition has been passed down through generations: the first to ninth generations Kiheiji, the 10th to 12th generations Unosuke, the 13th to 14th generations Kumaji Masanao, and now the 15th generation Masanao. They have received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix at the US World Exposition (1926), the highest award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition twice, and the Japan Arts and Culture Foundation Award. Furthermore, they have revived the techniques for producing Wazuku (Japanese iron) kettles using traditional iron materials and iron sand, and they continue to protect these techniques, along with the Nagano family (currently the second generation Tetsushi Nagano). The contemporary brand "WAZUQU," which combines tradition and creation, has received high support and evaluation in Europe and America. Kiyoyuki Okuyama Japanese industrial designer and car designer. He has designed numerous products, including for Ferrari and Maserati in Italy. Kiyoyuki Okuyama, the representative of KEN OKUYAMA DESIGN, who learned the essence of Italian craftsmanship, was deeply impressed by the amazing skills of Japanese craftsmen after returning to Japan. Currently, the company is developing multiple projects to cultivate products imbued with those skills into global brands. Kikuchi Hojudo WAZUQU Kiyoyuki Okuyama Design Japanese Iron Teapot, Iron Kettle, Genji SS & Teacups (Tsuki) - Set of 4. New, unused, with tea strainer. Please consider that there may be slight scratches, etc., as it is a store display item. There are no water leaks or other defects. There may be unseen dirt, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs in the images. The items for sale are only those in their current condition. As the perception of condition varies from person to person, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly sensitive. Due to the nature of the product being cast iron (fragile), returns and refunds are not accepted. Type: Tea utensils, Nanbu Iron Kettle, Nanbu Tekki, Iron Kettle, Teapot Main Material: Iron