Nanbu Cast-Iron Kettle with Mist Pattern, Japan

This Japanese Nanbu cast-iron kettle has a distinctive hand-worked mist pattern, full of the refinement and quiet strength of traditional Japanese craft. Its substance and weight keep it stable in daily use and provide excellent heat retention. The cast-iron kettle is an indispensable utensil in the Japanese tea ceremony and one of the antiques most coveted by collectors. There is rust inside, which the buyer will need to treat; this adds to its sense of history and collecting value.