Dark brown tetsubin kettle by Katsuhisa Sato, a distinguished master craftsman who devoted more than 70 years to the art of Nambu ironware.
Recipient of the Prime Minister's Award and the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, Sato is celebrated for elevating traditional iron casting into a refined artistic expression
Tetsubin has a 400-year history rooted in the Japanese Tea Ceremony and is valued worldwide for its elegant craftsmanship and its ability to enhance the flavor of water—making tea taste richer, milder, and smoother. It also releases trace amounts of iron into the water, offering health benefits, especially for those with low iron levels.
W 17 cm x H 9.3 cm / 19 cm
Full Capacity: 1,200 ml
Practical Capacity: approx. 900 ml
Weight : 1,677g
Good condition ★★★☆☆
◾️Katsuhisa Sato
1935 — Born
1951 — Entered the world of iron casting
1968 — Selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten)
(Received Nitten selection a total of eight times thereafter)
2000 — Awarded the Prime Minister's Award (Grand Prize) at the 25th National Traditional Craft Products Competition
2004 — Received the Medal with Yellow Ribbon from the Government of Japan
2015 — Presented his work to the Pope in Vatican City
Recipient of numerous other awards and honors.
Professional Affiliations
Full Member, Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association
Advisor, Tohoku Branch of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association
Advisor, Iwate Arts and Crafts Association
Advisor, Iwate Branch of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association