Description
- 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.
- About the Patterns: Collection of Treasures with gold and silver inlay - Since old days, people wished for happiness and looked for good luck. The Collection of Treasures is a typical motif of fulfilling such desires. This product is filled with good luck treasures that were scattered in a well-balanced way. Each treasure has its own character which is inlayed in gold and silver to create a more artistic quality.
- PRODUCT INFO: Country: Takaoka city, Toyama pref, Japan - Grade: Heritage - Size: H24 * W18 cm (H9.45 * W7.09 inc) - Volume: 1.95 Liter - Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs - Material: Body: Iron, Inlays: Real Gold and silver leaf, Lid: Copper (Reddish Color Base), Handle: Iron (Forged) - Wooden Box: Comes with a note of authenticity, Box Weight: 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs
TOKYO MATCHA SELECTION - [Heritage grade] Takaoka Tetsubin : Collection of Treasures with gold and silver inlay - Japanese Iron Kettle Teapot - Japan Imported [Standard ship by EMS: with Tracking & Insurance]