[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, kensui] Karakane (karakane) Efugo type (Ego type) Made by Hannya Kankei Approx. 570g kensui kennsui water spill

●What is a water jug? Water jug ​​and a lid rest are among the accessories for a daisu and were originally made of Chinese copper. (The same goes for the lid rest.)
A water kettle is a container for pouring out hot or cold water used to rinse tea bowls, and is also called a "koboshi."
The materials used include the traditional Kara-kane copper, sand-coated and molded items, as well as ceramics and curved wooden items.
The most common type of "Efugo" is bag-shaped with an open top.
In addition to these, the tip of a stick, the sheath of a spear, the gourd, the iron basin, the replacement sword, and the large wakizashi are all collectively known as the Seven Types of Water Sinking Tool.
The seven types of water containers are: a large wakizashi, a sword holder, a stick tip, an iron basin, a spear sheath, a gourd, and a bait funnel.
Wakizashi...It is said to be a favorite shape of Rikyu, and was named after the wakizashi worn on the waist, which was popular with Kiseto craftsmen.
A cylindrical shape with a twisted body and a rather tall shape.
The tip of a stick/spear sheath...these are long and thin objects, and the lid rest is used by passing a blowpipe or station bell through the handle of a ladle.
Iron basin...a flat-bottomed water basin that is shallow and short.
It is used for mulberry table.

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Weight: Approx. 570g
Size: Approx. diameter 13.8 x height 8.9 cm
Material: Copper
Author: Kankei Hannya
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[(Real name: Shozo)] Caster
Born in 1943 (year of the Rooster)
In 1949, he helped his father Yokichi with his business and has been devoting himself to his studies ever since.
1969: First selection at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (35 times since then)
In 1972, he was recognized as a full member of the Japan Crafts Association.
In 1978, a large giboju (ceremonial ornament) with the characters of the Eight Sects of Shingon Buddhism was made for the Zentsuji Temple Head Temple Saiseikyo Bridge.
1986: Participated in a seminar on temple bells by Living National Treasure Masahiko Katori
Commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to restore treasures from the Shosoin Repository, and produced sand-covered items and brass bowls
In 2003, he was designated as a holder of traditional craft technology in Takaoka City.
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Box: Wooden box