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iron “shihō-chōshi” pouring vessel with interchangeable lids – by jōsei satō (traditional crafts master)

this is a traditional japanese shihō-chōshi (four-sided pouring vessel), originally used for serving warmed sake or hot water in kaiseki cuisine, and also employed in the tea ceremony for heating water during charcoal preparation.

description

form
a square-bodied vessel with a spout, known as a shihō-chōshi.

material

body: cast iron

handle: cast iron

surface: rough-textured iron with basket-weave pattern (kagome-mon) on all four sides

two types of lids included

1. iron lid

matching texture and finish with the body

decorated with geometric lattice and floral motifs

2. porcelain lid (kinrande)

bright red ground fully decorated with gold arabesque patterns

gilt finial

underside painted in cobalt blue with a landscape of mountains and a sailboat
→ a refined feature allowing the user to switch between the iron lid and the ornate porcelain lid depending on season or aesthetic preference in the tea ceremony.

artist biography – jōsei satō (1916–1996)

born in yamagata prefecture

studied under negoro jitsuzō

1977: certified as a traditional crafts master by the japanese government

received the title “okamashi” (official kettle maker) from daitoku-ji temple in kyoto

1989: awarded the saitō mokichi cultural prize

1992: awarded the order of the sacred treasure, 6th class

passed away in 1996

he is one of japan’s most respected kettle makers, and his works are highly sought after in the world of tea utensils.

dimensions

height: 16 cm

width: 15 cm

depth: 11.5 cm

weight: 1.26 kg

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