[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, kensui] Karakane (Karagane) Traditional style, made by Kanamori Jyoei, approx. 520g or hammered, made by Kimura Munenobu, approx. 315g, thin, kensui, kennsui, spiller, water spiller

Weight: Copper (approx. 520g)
Launch (approx. 315g)
Size: Copper (approx. diameter 13.8 x height 8.1 cm)
Hammered (approx. diameter 13.8 x height 8.5 cm)
Artist: Copper (by Johei Kanamori)
Hammered (by Munenobu Kimura)
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[Kanamori Joei (real name Eiichiro)] (Ichimon Workshop)
Born in 1930, Kamikitajima 25, Takaoka City
Studied metalwork and casting at Kanazawa College of Art
Studied under Professor Sanshiro Onishi in Murasakino, Kyoto
We strive to preserve the techniques used in the production of bronze tea utensils, flower vases, and ornaments.
[Kanamori Joei] Takaoka copperware and ironware casting
Studied under the second generation teacher, Shoei
Won consecutive awards at the Japan Flower and Tea Utensils Art and Crafts Exhibition.
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[Kimura Munenobu]
Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1957
In 1976, he studied under the first Kimura Seigoro.
Trained under his senior apprentice, Kimura Seiun, for five years in metalwork manufacturing.
In 1982, he became independent and continued to study. Since then, he has won numerous awards at Niigata craft and art competitions.
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