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A Nambu ironware (Nambu Tekki) tetsubin iron kettle crafted by Oikawa Hitoshi (art name: Seiho), a certified Traditional Craftsman, under the Bunshudo workshop. The surface features a refined arare (hailstone) pattern, giving the piece a weighty presence and quiet elegance.
Artist / Maker: Oikawa Hitoshi (及川斉), art name Seiho (斉峰), a certified Traditional Craftsman, Bunshudo (文秀堂) workshop
Subject / Motif: Arare (hailstone) pattern
Material: Nambu ironware (cast iron)
Dimensions: Wooden box approx. 24 cm x 19 cm x 16 cm
Included: Original wooden box (tomobako) and two Nambu Tekki information leaflets
Condition: The exterior shows no major scratches or rust, and the deep black color characteristic of Nambu ironware is well preserved. The interior shows no noticeable red rust and is in relatively good condition. The underside of the lid shows slight lifting of the lacquer and small spots of rust due to age, but within a range that does not affect use. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
Oikawa Hitoshi was born in 1935 and began working as an iron caster at the age of 17. In 1978 he was selected for the 1st National Young Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and in 1993 he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Nambu Tekki.
