Japan Nanbu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, Uma Arare Nabu Gata (南部形馬文)
With Original Wooden Presentation Box | Imperial Kettle Maker – Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon

This exceptional Nanbu-style tetsubin, created by Koizumi Nizaemon XI, master of the prestigious Okamaya and eleventh-generation Imperial Kettle Maker, embodies the harmony of form, function, and cultural depth.

Crafted in the classic Nabu Gata (南部形) shape—broad at the base and gently tapering like Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji—this kettle offers a timeless silhouette beloved by seasoned tea connoisseurs and collectors alike.

The highlight of this piece lies in its motif: three galloping horses, elegantly cast onto the kettle’s body. These majestic horses are not merely decorative. They are based on the original artwork of one of the most renowned Japanese painters of the Edo period, capturing the dynamic spirit, freedom, and strength traditionally associated with horses in Japanese art and folklore. Their presence evokes motion, vitality, and poetic beauty—a rare sight on a functional vessel.

This shape is the?hallmark of Nanbu tetsubin, symbolising abundance and balance. This tactile finish complements the strength of the form and enhances grip and visual interest.

Forged in traditional cast iron, this kettle not only retains heat exceptionally well but also enhances the quality of water by enriching it with trace iron. It is particularly well-suited for brewing rich teas such as PuErh, roasted Wuyi rock tea, and aged oolongs, bringing out their full depth and mouthfeel.

As with all works from Koizumi Nizaemon’s workshop, this kettle comes with a hand-signed kiri-bako (Japanese paulownia wood box), certifying its authenticity and honouring the lineage of craftsmanship passed down for over 350 years.

Specifications:

- Maker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (御釜屋 Okamaya)
- Origin: Nanbu, Morioka, Japan
- Shape: Nabu Gata (南部形 – classic Fuji-mountain silhouette)
- Motif: Uma (馬文 – Three galloping horses from Edo-period Japanese art)
- Material: Cast Iron
- Packaging: Signed kiri-bako (original wooden box)

An heirloom-quality tetsubin—where Edo-period artistry meets modern-day functionality. Perfect for collectors, tea masters, and lovers of traditional Japanese craft.

Approx 1.8L W 17.5, H 11, Base 14.5

日本小泉仁左卫门第一代是京都釜师，1659年受第28代南部藩主重直公邀请，封“南部御用釜师”，這就是“南部釜”的起源。

南部鐵瓶?的开山鼻祖

到了1750年前後，第三代小泉仁左衛門決心製作『使用方便的燒水茶壺』，南部鐵瓶（ 南部鐵壺）最早就是由他創作的。

鐵壺的功用

第10代仁左衛門對鐵壺的功用作了如下說明。

首先是有益於健康。現在，日本五個人中有一人是貧血或準貧血。科學研究的結果表明，鐵壺燒出的開水對補充鐵份具有很好的效果。

第二，燒出的開水味道純正。飲用水味道變差已成為全國問題，在這種情況下，用鐵壺的開水沏茶、沖泡咖啡等，能使飲料、食物非常美味。

第三，是審美觀。在已經西化的日常生活中，出於對空寂古雅的「和風」（或許來自日本人的DNA）的執持偏好，日本人喜用鐵壺並能從中得到心靈的安樂。

繼續南部鐵器的啟蒙与传承

从2023年八月起，十代仁左衛門清明将工作传承给二儿子岳広，自此，所有铁壶使用十一代目的签名。 仁左卫门釜师，代代相传， 每把精品都用獨特的精細加工處理，所以色調會隨時間越用越古雅。而且，形狀、質地具有獨特的氛圍和格調，在製作、創作中，既重視空寂、古雅、幽邃，又不忘為作品注入吻合時代的新感覺。

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