Japan Nanbu Satetsu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, “Katatsuki Tsutsu” (肩衡筒形)
With original signed wooden box | Made by 11th-generation Imperial Kettle Craftsman, Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon

This exceptional piece is a Nanbu Satetsu (sand iron) tetsubin handcrafted by Koizumi Nizaemon, 11th generation, the last remaining imperial kettle maker from the prestigious 御釜屋 (Okamaya) lineage in Morioka. The “Katatsuki Tsutsu” model features a straight vertical body with distinctive brush-marked surface texture (刷毛目)—an aesthetic both rugged and refined, evoking the raw beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Made using high-grade sand iron (Satetsu)—the same precious material used in forging Japanese swords—this kettle delivers outstanding heat conductivity and water softening ability, producing water with an exceptionally smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Ideal for connoisseurs brewing aged PuEr or high-roast oolong, this tetsubin elevates the tea experience to another level.

The body’s design, simple yet deliberate, reflects the deep Wabi-sabi sensibility, while the brush-textured surface adds a striking sense of movement and tactility. The kettle is presented in its original paulownia wooden box, signed by the master himself, underscoring its authenticity and collectible value.

Specifications:

- Material: Sand Iron (Satetsu)
- Shape: Katatsuki Tsutsu (肩衡筒形 – Straight-sided cylinder)
- Finish: Hakeme (刷毛目 – Brush-marked texture)
- Origin: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Maker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (Okamaya)
- Accessories: Signed original kiri-bako (wooden storage box)

A rare opportunity to own a contemporary masterpiece from one of Japan’s most esteemed iron kettle traditions.

Approx 1.9L?

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

仁左衛門釜，目前已经传承至第十一代岳広。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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