{"product_id":"hirakumo-gata","title":"Hirakumo Gata Shape Japan  Satetsu Tetsubin Iron Kettle by Koizumi Nizaemon XI","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"274\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapan Nanbu Satetsu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, Hirakumo Gata (平蜘蛛形)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith Original Presentation Box | Cast in Satetsu (Refined Sand Iron) by Imperial Kettle Maker – Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"611\" class=\"\"\u003eBold, distinctive, and steeped in tradition, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eHirakumo Gata\u003c\/strong\u003e tetsubin from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eKoizumi Nizaemon XI\u003c\/strong\u003e lineage is a rare expression of both rustic strength and refined artistry. Cast in \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"508\"\u003epremium Japanese sand iron (satetsu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kettle represents the highest echelon of traditional water kettles used in serious tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1114\" class=\"\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eHirakumo (平蜘蛛)\u003c\/strong\u003e translates literally to \"flat spider,\" referencing its low, wide profile and outstretched silhouette—reminiscent of a spider spreading its legs. But far from delicate, this tetsubin boasts a muscular, grounded form. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"937\"\u003etop and bottom sections are joined with a rugged, irregular skirted seam\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deliberate aesthetic choice unique to this piece. The effect is raw yet sophisticated—an interplay of imperfection and harmony, echoing the wabi-sabi spirit of Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1429\" class=\"\"\u003eThe surface is finished with Koizumi family’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003esignature “rock texture” (岩肌理)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a special casting style that gives the kettle a stone-like appearance. Understated and ancient in feel, the texture lends an earthy, organic presence. Each touch reveals a quiet strength; each glance, a glimpse of timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1913\" class=\"\"\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eNanbu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic ironware capital of Japan, this kettle exemplifies the legacy of over 350 years of masterful ironwork. The use of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003esatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e—the same high-grade iron ore used in traditional Japanese swords—results in a finer mineral yield and smoother mouthfeel when boiling water. It is favoured by seasoned tea drinkers for its ability to enhance the texture and sweetness of water, especially when preparing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eaged PuErh, roasted teas, or high-fire oolongs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2114\" class=\"\"\u003ePresented in its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eoriginal signed kiri-bako (paulownia wood box)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is not only a practical tool but also a highly collectible artefact—each kettle a testament to generations of artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2137\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2186\" class=\"\"\u003eMaker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (Okamaya 御釜屋)- Origin: Nanbu, Morioka, Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: Hirakumo Gata (平蜘蛛形 – \"flat spider\" form)\u003cbr\u003e- Texture: Koizumi rock surface (岩肌理)\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Japanese satetsu (sand iron)\u003cbr\u003e- Packaging: Original signed kiri-bako (wooden box)\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2576\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eA rare combination of bold form, textured elegance, and brewing excellence—perfect for the connoisseur who values both performance and legacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApprox 1.3 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nippon.com\/en\/features\/c00617\/\"\u003eA Tradition Ironed Out over the Years: The Cast-iron Creations of Okamaya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1444\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e🧬 More Than a Kettle — A Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1615\" class=\"\"\u003eWhether for tea ceremony, modern kitchen, or heirloom collection, this kettle is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eliving sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e — combining functionality with elegance and deep cultural value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1743\" class=\"\"\u003e🔒 We are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eexclusive global distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Koizumi Nizaemon kettles. 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