Made-to-Order Nambu Ironware “Peony” Natsume-Shaped Iron Kettle — Handcrafted, 400-Year Tradition

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Museum-Grade Japanese Nambu Ironware — Handcrafted and Historically Significant

This natsume-shaped iron kettle is handcrafted from Nambu Ironware, a Japanese … Read more Museum-Grade Japanese Nambu Ironware — Handcrafted and Historically Significant

This natsume-shaped iron kettle is handcrafted from Nambu Ironware, a Japanese metal craft with over 400 years of history originating in Iwate Prefecture. Nambu Ironware was officially designated a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1975, and 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of that designation. The artisan workshop that produced this kettle is also celebrating its 400th year of operation in 2025, making this piece especially meaningful both historically and culturally.

The rounded silhouette is inspired by the natsume tea caddy, a cherished form in Japanese tea culture. Its surface is adorned with an elegant peony floral motif, symbolizing prosperity, honor, and refined beauty.

Each piece is fully forged, sculpted, and finished by nationally certified Traditional Craft Artisans in Japan. No mass casting — every hammer mark tells a story of the maker’s hand.

A striking work that harmonizes traditional craftsmanship and contemporary presence, ideal for:
• Luxury hospitality spaces
• Private collectors
• Gallery & museum-level interior styling

Hand-made to order — crafted individually, never stocked.

Dimensions & Capacity:
Diameter: 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
Height: 25.2 cm (9.9 in)
Capacity: 1.8 L (approx. 60 oz) See less