Item Description: Takahashi Keiten bronze demon-face brazier with white-surfaced bamboo-pattern flat-round kettle. This exceptional set by Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten showcases his mastery of both kettle and brazier casting. The white-surfaced flat-round kettle features delicate bamboo pattern relief work across its body, demonstrating Takahashi's signature refined surface treatment. The pale, lustrous finish contrasts beautifully with the warm bronze tones of the demon-face brazier. The brazier displays traditional demon mask motifs on its body, a classic design element in tea ceremony braziers that adds both visual interest and cultural significance. This set comes in its original signed wooden box. The kettle has been tested and shows no water leakage or evidence of repairs, maintaining its functional integrity. Takahashi Keiten's works are highly prized for their innovative forms combined with meticulous attention to surface textures and patterns. This set exemplifies his ability to blend traditional motifs with refined craftsmanship, representing the pinnacle of modern tea ceremony metalwork by a designated Living National Treasure. Size Height: 33 cm Width: 34.5 cm Inner diameter: 18.8 cm Condition Excellent condition with no damage. Minor wear and age-appropriate patina consistent with use. Kettle tested with no water leakage and no evidence of repairs. Artist Profile Takahashi Keiten was born in 1920 in Yamagata City and inherited the family casting business in 1938, dedicating himself exclusively to tea kettle production. He achieved his first acceptance to the Nitten exhibition in 1951 and was selected seven times thereafter. His innovative forms combined with refined surface textures and patterns earned him numerous awards. In 1961, he created a presentation kettle for the Emperor, and in 1979, another for the Crown Prince. He received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class in 1992, and in 1996, became the first person from Yamagata Prefecture to be designated as a Living National Treasure for tea ceremony kettles. He promoted Yamagata casting nationwide through exhibitions from the 1960s onward. Takahashi passed away in June 2009 at age 89, leaving an enduring legacy in tea ceremony metalwork. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.