Unused, with original box. Made by Nambu Kozan Kobo, Tomoyuki Maeda. Type 12 Nambu Iron Kettle, Nambu Tekki (Ironware). Dimensions: Height (including handle): 19 cm Width: 18 x 17 cm Opening: 8 cm Capacity: 1 liter Weight: 1473g Origin of Kozan (Tiger Mountain) It is said that the name comes from the fact that the Nambu clan used to keep tigers near Kitayama, Morioka City, the birthplace of the first generation of Kamashi (potter) Kozan (Heikichi Kumagai). The current generation is the third. His works mainly focus on tea kettles and iron kettles, and he is known for his expertise in the Arare pattern (raised dots). Kozan (Tomoyuki Maeda) Profile: 1949: Born in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. 1969: Joined Nambu Tekki Sales Co., Ltd. Became a disciple of Koichi Takaya. 1971: Joined Nambu Chuzo Kogyosho Co., Ltd. 1978: Became a disciple of the second generation Kozan (Tomio Kumagai) and learned to make iron kettles. 1991: Inherited Kozan Kobo and became the third generation Kozan. 2001: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman. Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. Made by Nambu Kozan Kobo. Unused condition. With original box. This is a single item from long-term storage. Authenticity of the Nambu Kozan mark is guaranteed. The condition of the interior and exterior of the product is generally good. As it is a long-term storage item, there are some scratches on the bottom. Please assume there may be other minor chips. Also, as this is a product made in the Showa era, please consider that it has a certain vintage feel. The product has been treated with a baked-on oxidation film (rust prevention treatment). Iron supplementation is possible without any problems. The handle is fixed. Individual perceptions of the product's condition may vary, so please carefully review the description and images before making your decision. A simple instruction manual is available for customers who request it. Please feel free to ask. There are no water leaks. There may be unseen dirt, discoloration, dullness, scratches, and scuffs in the images. As it is not possible to describe all conditions, please consider the photos and product comments as a reference. If you have any concerns or questions, please ask. The item is sold as is. The trivet is not included. As individual perceptions of condition may vary, please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. Due to the nature of the product, returns and refunds are not accepted. Type: Tea Ceremony Utensils, Nambu Kozan Kobo, Nambu Iron Kettle, Nambu Tekki, Cooking Utensils Main Material: Iron