An exceptionally skillfully sand-cast kettle, with fine detail and a flawless basket-weave pattern. It still blows my mind these were made by hand. The skillful casting is well complemented by a handle with rare gold and silver details in good condition. The pour is also superb. This is a fantastic all-around kettle—gong fu or bowl tea; an absolute delight. The only time I wouldn’t reach for this kettle is for a very large side handle or bowl tea ceremony, as a subtle compactness is part of its refinement. The lid is finely turned brass and signed Ryobundo. There are many fake Ryobundo lids out there, but the skill manifest in this kettle leads me to think this is the real deal. And as I’m writing this I’m wondering to myself whether I really want to sell it…

Photos: Brandon Iwamoto @iwamotophotography

Terms of sale: Domestic shipping is free. We want you to fall in love with your tetsubin.. If you care for it properly, we warrantee it for life. If you are not happy with any tetsubin we sell here, we are happy to take it back. If  you ship it back to us (at your cost) and we fully refund you, minus $100 for shipping it to you.