{"product_id":"shioya-gata","title":"Shioya Gata Shape Japan  Satetsu Tetsubin Iron Kettle by Koizumi Nizaemon XI","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"336\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eJapan Nanbu Satetsu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, “Shioya Gata” (塩屋形)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eWith original signed wooden box | Made by 11th-generation Imperial Kettle Craftsman, Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"862\" class=\"\"\u003eThis exquisite \u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eNanbu Satetsu Tetsubin\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eKoizumi Nizaemon, 11th-generation master of the distinguished御釜屋 (Okamaya) lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a masterwork of form, tradition, and symbolism. The model is named \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e“Shioya Gata” (塩屋形)\u003c\/strong\u003e—literally “salt-house form”—a homage to the small, conical salt huts traditionally found in rural Japan. Interestingly, its silhouette, broad at the base and gently tapering toward the top, also evokes the majesty of \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e, lending the piece a poetic and meditative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1186\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat sets this kettle apart is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eirregular flared base\u003c\/strong\u003e, resembling a flowing skirt or natural rock formation—imbued with the quiet asymmetry of wabi-sabi aesthetics. Each curve and contour is intentional, expressing both groundedness and movement. This particular model is available in your choice of two finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1274\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1274\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eArare Gata (霰纹)\u003c\/strong\u003e – classic hailstone texture, symbolising abundance and rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1361\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1361\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eIwa-hada (岩肌)\u003c\/strong\u003e – rugged rock-like surface, evoking raw nature and timeless stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1724\" class=\"\"\u003eCrafted using \u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003esatetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e (traditional Japanese sand iron), this kettle boasts a high iron purity and a softer, sweeter water profile when heated—ideal for brewing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003ePuErh, aged oolongs, and high-roast teas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Satetsu is also used in Japanese swords, and in the hands of a master like Koizumi Nizaemon, it brings both strength and elegance to the finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1892\" class=\"\"\u003eKoizumi’s studio is the only remaining imperial-appointed kettle maker with direct lineage, and every piece reflects \u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eover 400 years of inherited skill and spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2053\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eThis kettle is presented in a signed kiri-bako (paulownia wood box), authenticating its provenance and preserving its craftsmanship for future generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2076\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Material: Sand-cast iron (Satetsu)\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: Shioya Gata (塩屋形 – Salt-house form)\u003cbr\u003e- Finish Options: Arare (hailstone) or Iwa-hada (rock texture)\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Maker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (Okamaya)\u003cbr\u003e- Accessories: Signed original kiri-bako (wooden storage box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2470\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eAn extraordinary union of symbolism, artistry, and utility—crafted to elevate every pour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApprox 1.6L\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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