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Made in Japan with a certificate. ◎　What is iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle is mainly made of iron sand which is different material from iron. In ancient Japan, it was a main material of iron products. But now it is substituted by iron ore, so most mine is closing. Iron sand is necessary material for making Japanese Katana. Japan wants to protect crafts technique of Katana, government prohibits mine exploitation except for the purpose of making Katana on certain time in limited area.,so there is no method to get the material. Meanwhile, producing iron sand kettle needs special techniques, that’s why a few craftsmen make them. One the other hand, iron sand kettle takes much time and effort than usual iron kettle, furthermore only few of them can be made because of material. These are why iron sand kettle gets rare and precious in Japan.

◎　What’s the feature of iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle can emit beautiful high pitched sound if you gently knock it. Because iron sand is harder than usual iron. So it makes the iron kettle not easy to get rust. Even if it becomes rust, it is very hard to get serious. So the iron sand kettle can have a long lifetime. Besides iron sand kettle can get more delicious water than usual.

Tips and Notes As we mentioned iron sand kettle is a hard material, but if you hit it or drop it, it probably gets crack or damage. In addition, if the temperature changes dramatically, for example, fill cold water into high temperature iron sand kettle. It probably gets crack. If so, the iron sand kettle can’t be repaired. The iron sand kettle doesn’t match induction stove. Please use gas stove, wood stove or some stoves made for the specials.
 

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Made in Japan with a certificate. ◎　What is iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle is mainly made of iron sand which is different material from iron. In ancient Japan, it was a main material of iron products. But now it is substituted by iron ore, so most mine is closing. Iron sand is necessary material for making Japanese Katana. Japan wants to protect crafts technique of Katana, government prohibits mine exploitation except for the purpose of making Katana on certain time in limited area.,so there is no method to get the material. Meanwhile, producing iron sand kettle needs special techniques, that’s why a few craftsmen make them. One the other hand, iron sand kettle takes much time and effort than usual iron kettle, furthermore only few of them can be made because of material. These are why iron sand kettle gets rare and precious in Japan.

◎　What’s the feature of iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle can emit beautiful high pitched sound if you gently knock it. Because iron sand is harder than usual iron. So it makes the iron kettle not easy to get rust. Even if it becomes rust, it is very hard to get serious. So the iron sand kettle can have a long lifetime. Besides iron sand kettle can get more delicious water than usual.

Tips and Notes As we mentioned iron sand kettle is a hard material, but if you hit it or drop it, it probably gets crack or damage. In addition, if the temperature changes dramatically, for example, fill cold water into high temperature iron sand kettle. It probably gets crack. If so, the iron sand kettle can’t be repaired. The iron sand kettle doesn’t match induction stove. Please use gas stove, wood stove or some stoves made for the specials.
 

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Made in Japan with a certificate. Item NO： 11-tn-tb-hn2726sa ・Size（approximately）：diameter 14cm, width 17cm（to spout） ・Height（approximately）：to lid knob 10.5cm, to handle（max）17.5cm ・Weight（approximately）：970g ・Capacity：750ml ・With a wooden box ・Sougata casting ・Artist is Kankei Hannya ・Made in Japan Material: ・ Body&lid: iron sand ・Handle：iron ◎　What is iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle is mainly made of iron sand which is different material from iron. In ancient Japan, it was a main material of iron products. But now it is substituted by iron ore, so most mine is closing. Iron sand is necessary material for making Japanese Katana. Japan wants to protect crafts technique of Katana, government prohibits mine exploitation except for the purpose of making Katana on certain time in limited area.,so there is no method to get the material. Meanwhile, producing iron sand kettle needs special techniques, that’s why a few craftsmen make them. One the other hand, iron sand kettle takes much time and effort than usual iron kettle, furthermore only few of them can be made because of material. These are why iron sand kettle gets rare and precious in Japan.

◎　What’s the feature of iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle can emit beautiful high pitched sound if you gently knock it. Because iron sand is harder than usual iron. So it makes the iron kettle not easy to get rust. Even if it becomes rust, it is very hard to get serious. So the iron sand kettle can have a long lifetime. Besides iron sand kettle can get more delicious water than usual.

Tips and Notes As we mentioned iron sand kettle is a hard material, but if you hit it or drop it, it probably gets crack or damage. In addition, if the temperature changes dramatically, for example, fill cold water into high temperature iron sand kettle. It probably gets crack. If so, the iron sand kettle can’t be repaired. The iron sand kettle doesn’t match induction stove. Please use gas stove, wood stove or some stoves made for the specials.
 

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Made in Japan with a certificate. ◎　What is iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle is mainly made of iron sand which is different material from iron. In ancient Japan, it was a main material of iron products. But now it is substituted by iron ore, so most mine is closing. Iron sand is necessary material for making Japanese Katana. Japan wants to protect crafts technique of Katana, government prohibits mine exploitation except for the purpose of making Katana on certain time in limited area.,so there is no method to get the material. Meanwhile, producing iron sand kettle needs special techniques, that’s why a few craftsmen make them. One the other hand, iron sand kettle takes much time and effort than usual iron kettle, furthermore only few of them can be made because of material. These are why iron sand kettle gets rare and precious in Japan.

◎　What’s the feature of iron sand kettle?

Iron sand kettle can emit beautiful high pitched sound if you gently knock it. Because iron sand is harder than usual iron. So it makes the iron kettle not easy to get rust. Even if it becomes rust, it is very hard to get serious. So the iron sand kettle can have a long lifetime. Besides iron sand kettle can get more delicious water than usual.

Tips and Notes As we mentioned iron sand kettle is a hard material, but if you hit it or drop it, it probably gets crack or damage. In addition, if the temperature changes dramatically, for example, fill cold water into high temperature iron sand kettle. It probably gets crack. If so, the iron sand kettle can’t be repaired. The iron sand kettle doesn’t match induction stove. Please use gas stove, wood stove or some stoves made for the specials.
 

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Made in Japan with a certificate. This iron sand kettle was limited version and limited to ten pieces. Item NO： 11-tn-tb-hn2998sa ・Size（approximately）：diameter 9.5cm, ,max 12.5cm（to spout) ・Height（approximately）：to lid knob 15.5cm, to handle（max）22.5cm ・Weight（approximately）：1720g ・Capacity：850ml ・Material: iron sand ・With a wooden box ・Sougata casting ・Artist is Tamotsu Hannya ・Made in Japan

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Art and crafts master, Tamotsu Hananya’s profile In 1993, he won the champion of President award in Japan traditional art work exhibition. In 2016, he was awarded of The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays by Japan government. Tamotsu Hananya is a regular member of Japan Art association, traditional art and crafts master, regular member of metalworking association, vice president of Toayama cast and wood model skill committee, grade 1 skilled artist, member of Skill Test committee. In 1941, was born in Takaoka. Syukan and Kankei are elder brothers. In 1959, was working and learning from his father in his father workshop and mastered cast and metal work technique. In 1969, was learning Sogata model cast, pattern-making by spatula, Hikigara model cast, transform methods, from the caster artist, Giyiti Nakamura. In 1975, was selected and participate the Fifth Japan Metal Work exhibition. Later 30 times were selected. In 1977, won the Minister of Education award, the exhibition pieces were collected by the National Museum of Modern Art. Later 28 times were selected. In 1979, become a teacher of Toyama skill development center. In 1983, won champion of Minster of education, trade industry award in Youngster Traditional Art Exhibition. In 1992, won Tokyo Education Committee prize. In1993, won President award in Japan Traditional Art Exhibition. The exhibition pieces were collected by Takaoka Art Museum. In 1994, won Masahiko Katori prize in 3rd exhibition. In 1995, made flower Vase by different metal which was presented to royal family. In 1997, awarded Takaoka Citizen Culture Prize. In 2001, won President of Japan Art Association Prize in Japan Metal Art Exhibition. In 2004, authorized Tradition Art and Crafts Master by Tradition Industry Association. Authorized Takaoka Traditional art and crafts preserver. In 2009, won Grand prix in Sano Renaissance Exhibition. In 2014, participate Toyama Traditional Art and Crafts promotion exhibition in New York. In 2015, awarded Takaoka Valuable Citizen. In 2016, made a pair of large flower vase for Yakushiji Temple 　　　　　The same year he was awarded The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays. in 2021, works of vase collected by Metropolitan Museum of Art In 2022, works of two vases collected by The Smithsonian Institution Learn More

Made in Japan with a certificate. Item NO： 11-tn-tb-hn2797 ・Size（approximately）：diameter 15.5cm, width 18cm（to spout） ・Height（approximately）：to lid knob 13cm, to handle（max）21cm ・Weight（approximately）：1650g ・Capacity（approximately）：1300ml ・Countryside landscape ・Handle inlays bamboo leaves ・With a wooden box ・Wax casting ・Made by Kankei Hannya ・Made in Japan
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Made in Japan with a certificate. Item NO： 11-tn-tb-hn2997sa ・Size（approximately）：diameter 17.5cm, ,max 20cm（to spout) ・Height（approximately）：to lid knob 14cm, to handle（max）22cm ・Weight（approximately）：1909g ・Capacity：1600ml ・Material: iron sand ・With a wooden box ・Sougata casting ・Artist is Tamotsu Hannya ・Made in Japan Learn More

Made in Japan with a certificate. Item No:11-tn-tb-hn2734k ・Size（approximately）：diameter 16cm, width 18cm（to spout） ・Height（approximately）：to lid knob 14cm, to handle（max）21.5cm ・Weight（approximately）：1894g ・Capacity：1500ml ・Body inlaid silver ・Orchid flower plate gold ・With a wooden box ・Wax casting ・Artist is Hannya ・Made in Japan Learn More

Made in Japan with a certificate.

・Size（approximately）：diameter is 11.5cm，max is 14cm ・Height（approximately）： to knob is 9 cm, max is 15.5cm ・Weight（approximately）：861g ・Capacity:650ml ・Material: iron sand ・Body is plain surface with straight spout ・With a wooden box ・Sougata casting ・Artist is Kankei Hannya ・Made in Japan Learn More