13th generation Ōnishi Seiemon (Jōchō) authenticated it as a work by Nago Yagoro from the Genroku era. The Otome-mae kettle is a type of Ubaguchi, characterized by its broad shoulders and a strongly constricted mouth. During the Momoyama period, there are anecdotes related to Nobunaga, and this style was highly favored. This kettle possesses the gentle yet powerful atmosphere of the early Edo period, with a large, weathered gourd attached to its shoulder. It is a beautifully crafted piece in harmony with the overall design. The surface is a wabi-kama with a rough brushstroke texture, well-suited for small tea rooms. The lacquer on the replacement base has loosened, and water seeps out when filled. The authentication states the following: Otome-mae Kettle 1. Body diameter: 9 sun 2. Mouth width: 3 sun 5 bu 3. Ring attachment: Gourd This kettle is undoubtedly a work by Yagoro from the Genroku era. Kettle craftsman: Ōnishi Seiemon Dimensions (approximate, with slight variations): Body diameter: approx. 27 cm [Nago Yagoro] The Nago family has been renowned for casting since ancient times, with their name appearing from the early days of wabi-cha. In the Momoyama period, Nago Jōyū and Zenshō gained fame as master craftsmen. Their two sons continued their craft, one in Kyoto (Jōmi) and the other in Edo (Yagoro). The Jōmi family ceased kettle production in the mid-Edo period, but Nago Yagoro's lineage continues to the present day. In the Edo period, he served as an official kettle craftsman for the shogunate, and from the Meiji era onwards, he was the head of the Great Japan Kettle Craftsmen, remaining a central figure in the world of kettle making. ★This item has been personally collected and stored, and therefore has age-related deterioration, scratches, and rust. Please judge based on the photographs. ★No additional appraisals or examinations have been conducted. Please be aware of this in advance. ★If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask. #TeaCeremony #TeaUtensils #Kettle #TeaKettle #Rikyu #ŌnishiSeiemon #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Mushakojisenke #Muromachi #Momoyama #Edo #Kyoto #Ashiya