Japanese cast Southern iron, Advanced Handmade by celebrities,1.4L For Sale

KUMO NI RYU－Dragon and cloud A dragon appearing from clouds is realized on iron kettle by the lost wax casting method. It is dynamic kettle. The dragon has been thought as a symbol of the emperors and one of a legendary animal originating China. Its unique three-dimensional appearance can be realized only with wax molding casting. Neme of product ： KUMO NI RYU－Dragon and cloud Country of origin： Takaoka Toyama JapanProducer：Shobee Kita style：Takaoka-tetubinQuality：Very Good Serial Number：12180301 0003Capacity：1.4L Weight：2.2KGH24.0cm W19.0cmAbaut the brandTakaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, where Takaoka City's workshop for casting and metal processing of Kita Shoubei works is located, and Kaga Maeda, who ruled this area in the 17th century, invited seven founders from Osaka. The industry has developed. Even today, more than 90% of Japanese art copperware is produced in this area, and it is known as an area where there are many excellent engineers such as engraving and coloring as well as casting. Abaut producerTakaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, where Takaoka City's workshop for casting and metal processing of Kita Shoubei works is located, and Kaga Maeda, who ruled this area in the 17th century, invited seven founders from Osaka. The industry has developed. Even today, more than 90% of Japanese art copperware is produced in this area, and it is known as an area where there are many excellent engineers such as engraving and coloring as well as casting. What is lost wax casting? The lost wax casting is the method that makes a prototype mainly with beeswax and paraffin pine resin, dry it by wrapping with paper and clay, get a mold by heating it to have the wax inside flow out and then by burning it, pour the metal into the mold, and take out the casted iron by breaking the mold after cooling and hardening it. As this method is all manual one by one, it is not mass production but its characteristics is to be able to cast out beautiful steric background patterns. Producing iron kettles requires high, matured techniques in making molds and in pouring as the thin, delicate lip for pouring of a kettle also has to be casted at one time. In Takaoka where Kita Shobei studio is, the technique of this lost wax casting was established around 1624 and it has been inherited as traditional industrial art of the region for about 400 years.About Incrustation The gorgeous inlay work with gold and silver is divided into two methods. Both of them are made by craftsmanship of metal work specialists.Grain incrustation: The method that scratches the surface with a chisel and inlays gold and silver foils in the grooves.Line incrustation: The method that engraves lines in the surface with a chisel and inlays finely-cut silver foils in the grooves.Instructions for useBefore the first useTetsubin is finished by Japanese lacquer baked finish. Food calcium which look white is painted in inside to eliminate lacquer odor. It is harmless to human body and it will gradually come off in everyday usage. When you first use Tetsubin, put the water in and throw out after boiling, repeat this process three or four times.Heat sources To boil water with Tetsubin, charcoal, electric range, and IH cooker are recommended to heat. Gas cooker is also available but always make sure to regulate heat as small as possible. (cf. right photos) Be sure to control the flame always stay within the bottom of Tetsubin. If the flame run off the outside, Tetsubin will get burned and damaged.Maintenance after use Please avoid using hard scourer and scrub sponge . It may hurt the surface and it will cause the rust. To clean the stains, tap the surface with hot moistened soft clean cotton towel.Do not use any detergent or other washing materials may cause