Kunzan Kōbō 薫山工房

Axle-shaped Cast Iron Tetsubin - front view of the black cast iron kettle with the arched top handle raised and spout to the right

Axle-shaped Cast Iron Tetsubin - front view with the handle folded down and the lid knob visible

Kunzan Kōbō

Axle-shaped Cast Iron Tetsubin - 1.2L

$488.00

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Round Arare Cast Iron Tetsubin 1.1L - front view of the round cast iron kettle with handle raised

Kunzan Kōbō

Round Arare Cast Iron Tetsubin - 1.1L

$488.00

Tetsubin crafted by Kunzan Kōbō (薫山工房) in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. This area has been known for its tetsubin and iron work since the early Edo period. Iron work from this region is known as Nanbu Tekki (南部鉄器). Kunzan is headed by third generation craftsman Sasaki Kazuo (佐々木和夫) who has strived to preserve traditional techniques as well as innovate with modern designs.