[Takaoka Iron Kettle]

Takaoka Iron Kettles are iron kettles produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture.
The biggest feature of the Takaoka Iron Kettle is a unique technique known as “Wax Casting” which creates a beautiful background pattern.
It’s history dates back to more than 400 years ago and its delicate yet dynamic technique has been passed on generation after generation by Takaoka craftsmen.

[Artist: SHOBEI]

This product is created by skilled craftsmen with the supervision of “Shobei” who represent the Takaoka Iron.
Each craftsman has his own role in each step such as fabricating parts or finishing up the art work, and they spend an enormous amount of time and effort to create this one of a kind product.

[About the Patterns]

Dragon and Clouds

A dragon sticks out his head from the sea of clouds. A very dynamically modeled iron kettle. Dragons are considered a legendary animal that does not exist, originating from China. From ancient days, dragons were believed to be sacred and were used as the symbols of emperors.
With the fine techniques by craftsmen, this product has a wonderful and real three-dimensional effect. This iron kettle with the dragon who is a symbol of water and power will give power to those who drink.

[PRODUCT INFO]

Country: Takaoka city, Toyama pref, Japan
Grade: Premium
Size: H24 * W19 cm (H9.45 * W7.48 inc)
Volume: 1.4 Liter
Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs
Material:
– Body: Iron
– Inlays: –
– Lid: Copper (Reddish Color Base)
– Handle: Iron (Forged)
Wooden Box:
– Comes with a note of authenticity
– Box Weight: 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs

Product Features

• The standard shipping for this item is EMS (free shipping). Please make sure to select ‘Standard shipping’ when you order. *Please do NOT select ‘Expedited’. *This item is made hand so it may have a little difference in color and drape. It may take time (a few weeks) from your order to shipping. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
• PLEASE NOTE: This is a brand new arts and crafts item that was carefully created by a traditional Japanese artist. – This is not an antique product. – 100% made and crafted in Japan. – It is not a one of a kind only production.
• Takaoka Iron Kettle: Takaoka Iron Kettles are iron kettles produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The biggest feature of the Takaoka Iron Kettle is a unique technique known as “Wax Casting” which creates a beautiful background pattern. It’s history dates back to more than 400 years ago and its delicate yet dynamic technique has been passed on generation after generation by Takaoka craftsmen.
• Dragon and Clouds A dragon sticks out his head from the sea of clouds. A very dynamically modeled iron kettle. Dragons are considered a legendary animal that does not exist, originating from China. With the fine techniques by craftsmen, this product has a wonderful and real three-dimensional effect. This iron kettle with the dragon who is a symbol of water and power will give power to those who drink.
• PRODUCT INFO: Country: Takaoka city, Toyama pref, Japan – Grade: Premium – Size: H24 * W19 cm (H9.45 * W7.48 inc) – Volume: 1.4 Liter – Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs – Material: Body: Iron, Inlays: – , Lid: Copper (Reddish Color Base), Handle: Iron (Forged) – Wooden Box: Comes with a note of authenticity, Box Weight: 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs

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