[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, ro-kama (ro-use kettle)] Otogozen kettle, made by Hannya Kankei, with kettle handle

●What is an Otogoze kettle?...It is a type of tea ceremony kettle that is low in height, has a narrow lid, and is plump in shape overall.
Otogozen is the Japanese name for Otafuku, and it is said that she got this name because she is plump like the mask of Otafuku.
One of the local specialties is Tenmei-saku.

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Size: Approx. diameter 27 x height including lid 17.5cm
Approx. diameter 12.3cm
Material: Lid (Kara bronze [Karakin])
Body (steel)
Author: Hannya Kankei
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[(real name: Shozo)] Second son
Born in 1933 in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
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)
1972: 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.
In 1986, he attended 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
Accessories: With hook
Note: Due to manufacturing reasons, the knob on the kettle lid may change.