Used Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten Iron Tea Kettle Miyadokoro Kama Tomobako
¥32,699 JPY
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【Product Description】
Product Overview
This refined iron tea kettle (Miyadokoro Kama) was created by Takahashi Keiten, the celebrated Japanese kettle maker recognized as a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, "Tea Ceremony Kettle").
Featuring a dignified wide-mouth form and an elegant Kiku-Kiri (Chrysanthemum and Paulownia) relief pattern, also known as the Kōdaiji motif, this kettle embodies the refined aesthetics of traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensils. Its balanced proportions and understated presence make it suitable for a wide variety of tea gatherings during the ro season.
Complete with its original signed wooden storage box (Tomobako), original cloth, and artist's leaflet, this is an excellent collector's and tea practitioner's piece.
Product Details
The broad-shouldered form of this Miyadokoro Kama conveys stability and elegance, making it particularly appropriate for use during the sunken-hearth (ro) season.
The body is decorated with a traditional Kiku-Kiri relief design combining chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs. Widely appreciated in Japanese tea utensils, this decorative pattern—often associated with the Kōdaiji style—adds refined visual interest while maintaining a restrained elegance suitable for formal tea gatherings.
The beautifully textured iron surface reflects the craftsmanship for which Takahashi Keiten is renowned. As an authentic iron tea kettle intended for tea ceremony, it offers both practical function and artistic appreciation.
Its original accessories, including the Tomobako, original cloth, and leaflet, further enhance its desirability for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony utensils.
Product Specifications
* Artist: Takahashi Keiten
* Type: Miyadokoro Kama (Wide-Mouth Tea Ceremony Kettle)
* Material: Iron
* Pattern: Kiku-Kiri (Chrysanthemum and Paulownia) Relief Pattern
* Era: Shōwa to Heisei period (Late 20th Century)
* Dimensions:
- Height: approx. 7.1 in (18 cm)
- Body Diameter: approx. 10.0 in (25.5 cm)
- Mouth Diameter: approx. 4.1 in (10.5 cm)
* Original Box: Tomobako (signed wooden box)
* Other Accessories: Original cloth; Artist's leaflet
* Status: Pre-owned / Vintage
Condition Details
Pre-owned vintage condition. The interior shows light surface rust consistent with age and storage. The exterior remains in good overall condition with an attractive patina appropriate for an iron tea kettle. Please refer carefully to the photographs for the overall condition.
About the Artist
Takahashi Keiten was recognized as a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) for the art of Japanese tea ceremony kettles. His works are highly regarded for combining traditional casting techniques with refined aesthetics and practical usability, making them sought after by tea practitioners and collectors alike.
Background of the Product
The Miyadokoro Kama is a traditional style of Japanese iron kettle used in the tea ceremony. Its wide opening and balanced form are especially suited to use during the ro season.
The Kiku-Kiri decorative motif, also known as the Kōdaiji pattern, combines chrysanthemum and paulownia designs that have long been favored in Japanese decorative arts. This elegant motif lends a sense of dignity and harmony while complementing a broad range of tea ceremony settings.