Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Nambu Ironware Cast Iron Ashtray (Kettle Shape) by Iwachu (岩鋳) – Showa Period, Japan Description This item is a vintage Nambu ironware cast iron ashtray, designed in the shape of a traditional iron kettle. It was manufactured by Iwachu (岩鋳), a long-established foundry from Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its traditional cast iron craftsmanship. The piece is made of cast iron, giving it a solid weight and durable construction. It features the characteristic subdued texture and presence typical of Nambu ironware. Originally produced as an ashtray, this item is now mainly appreciated as a decorative object, small container, or interior accent, rather than for everyday smoking use. It represents Japanese metal craftsmanship and domestic culture of the Showa period (mid-20th century) and is valued today as a collectible object. ⸻ Material • Cast iron ⸻ Approximate Size • 30 × 30 × H 15.5 cm Approximate Weight • 4.4 kg (Measurements are taken manually; slight variations may occur.) ⸻ Condition • Vintage condition • Shows age-related wear such as surface scratches, minor marks, and natural patina • No modern restoration or modification has been performed Please refer to the photographs for detailed condition. ⸻ Shipping Notice (Important) Due to the solid cast iron construction and heavy weight, shipping from Japan via EMS (Express Mail Service) will be relatively expensive. Please take the shipping cost into consideration before placing a bid. ⸻ Additional Information (For Review Clarity) • Origin: Japan • Traditional Nambu ironware • Maker: Iwachu (岩鋳) • Estimated production period: Showa era (mid-20th century) • Offered primarily for decorative, cultural, and collectible value, not as a modern functional household item