Curator's Notes 

The uncoated interior provides all the nutritional properties that cast iron gives off in water as it boils. The curvilinear lines were the artisan's signature giving this teapot an especially significant quality as a symbol of the late Ogasawara, one of Japan's most celebrated iron masters.

Iron Kettle was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker 

Designer: Rikuchou Ogasawara

Specifications

Dimensions: 

6.0” (w) x 7.4” (l) x 8.5" (h) or 152mm (w) x 187mm (l) x 216mm (h)

Weight: 

4.1 lbs or 1.9 kg

Volume:

1.0 L or 34 fl oz

Materials:

Cast Iron

Details

• Made in Japan
• High heat retention
• Crafted using traditional iron casting techniques from the Iwate prefecture
• Do not submerge in water for long periods of time or leave water sitting in the kettle for a long time
• Uncoated interior
• Can be used on a gas or induction stovetop and in the oven