Beautiful Nanbu Iron kettle by Ryubundo. High-end piece.
Ryubundo is a venerable Tetsubin (iron kettle) workshop in Kyoto that lasted for eight generations from the end of the Edo period until around 1958.
The company produced high-end Tetsubin from the Meiji to Taisho periods.
They were highly artistic, and the lids were often made of copper.
Since Kyoto tetsubin do not exist today, their antique value has increased over the years.
★This pot is for boiling water, non enamel-coated.
Japanese iron kettles have the ability to rid water of any chlorides which brings a mellow quality and therefore water becomes mild and rich in iron and it is good for your health.
W 16 cm x H 10 cm / 22 cm / 1574g
Holds about 1100ml
Good vintage condition ★★★☆☆
★Old Tetsubin require maintenance before use, but our Tetsubin have already been maintained and can be used immediately upon arrival.
★This Tetsubin is old and has rust on the inside, but has been coated with green tea to prevent rust and the surface has been cleaned with Japanese camellia oil. It can be used without any problem and boils clear water that is harmless to the body. (I'm personally using a similar conditioned kettle every day)