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Japanese Cultural Masterpiece: Living National Treasure Keiten Takahashi \"Mozaiya Kama\" Chagama with Signed Tomobako Box & Accessories
Presenting an irreplaceable investment-grade Japanese Chagama (Tea Ceremony Iron Kettle / 茶釜), hand-cast by the revered Living National Treasure (人間国宝 - Ningen Kokuhou) Keiten Takahashi (1920–2009).
1. Living National Treasure (人間国宝): Keiten Takahashi (高橋敬典)Designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) of Japan in 1996 for his peerless mastery in Chanoyu iron kettle casting. Takahashi\'s works are world-renowned for combining crisp, elegant form geometry with fine-grained iron surface textures—represented in museum collections and esteemed tea ceremony houses globally.
2. Sen no Rikyu Preferred Style: \"Mozaiya Kama\" (利休好 萬代屋釜)The \"Mozaiya Kama\" (萬代屋釜) is one of the most historically celebrated Chagama profiles, originally crafted for Mozaiya Sochiku (a wealthy merchant in Osaka) and deeply cherished by the father of Japanese Tea Ceremony, Sen no Rikyu (千利休). Characterized by its robust, dignified waistline, short elegant neck, and serene presence, it embodies the pure essence of Wabi-Sabi aesthetic philosophy.
3. Complete Collector Set: Signed Tomobako Box & Kama-kan RingsThis Chagama comes as a complete estate provenance set, dramatically elevating its value for high-end collectors:- Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako 共箱): Hand-inscribed and stamped by Keiten Takahashi himself, providing undisputed authentication.- Official Lineage Brochure (作歴 & 栞): Detailing the master artisan\'s lifetime accolades and exhibition history.- Kama-kan Metal Rings (釜鐶): Traditional iron rings used for lifting the hot kettle during Chanoyu rituals.
4. 100% Leak-Free & Functional MasterpieceThis Chagama has been thoroughly inspected and water-tested, confirming zero water leaks. While displaying rich, authentic iron oxidation patina on the interior and exterior (as expected of fine traditional cast iron), it is fully ready for formal Japanese tea ceremonies, high-end display, or luxury home interior styling.
5. Product Specifications- Artisan / Master: Keiten Takahashi (高橋敬典 - Living National Treasure)- Style: Mozaiya Kama (萬代屋釜 / Rikyu Konomi 利休好)- Material: Heavy Cast Iron Body with Bronze Lid- Accessories: Signed Tomobako Box, Lineage Insert, Kama-kan Rings- Functionality: Tested & Confirmed 100% Water-Tight (No Leaks)- Dimensions: Overall Height (to lid knob) 21cm (8.3\") / Max Width 26cm (10.2\") / Top Opening Diameter 10cm (3.9\")- Origin: Hand-crafted in Yamagata / Japan
A prestigious masterpiece combining Living National Treasure provenance, historic Sen no Rikyu tea heritage, and investment-grade authenticity.
