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Shinkoukinzoku Copper Chataku #1

Shinkoukinzoku Copper Chataku #1

Regular price ¥5,500 JPY
Regular price Sale price ¥5,500 JPY
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This listing is for a set of five copper chataku made around 5-10 years ago by Shinkoukinzoku.  Copper chataku are popular because of their rich burnished tone as they age.  They’re also suitable for daily use, and their simple appearance makes them ideal for pottery, glass or metal cups.  The chataku in this listing have been hammered from a single piece of copper and are decorated with a ‘matsukoi’ design.  Matsu pine have a lifespan of 1000 years, and have long been regarded as sacred gifts.  Koi on the other hand are known for their graceful movement, and are often associated with success and advancement in life.  According to their official website this particular set retails for 16,500 yen brand new. 

Shinkoukinzoku refers to a copper manufacturer located in Tsubame, Niigata.  They began operations in 1959 and are recognised as a top tier producer both domestically and internationally.  They produce copper tableware such as pots, kettles, tea utensils, tumblers, as well as items such as vases, washtubs and hot water bottles.  Shinkoukinzoku has received many awards, the first being the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award in 1972. In 1973 they received the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director Generals Award, and again from 1976-1979.

 In 1974 they were the winner of the Japan Copper Centre Award, and in 1977 they received the Tokyo Bureau of International Trade and Industry Directors Award, and the Japan Department Store Association Chairpersons Award. 

In 1979 they were the recipients of the Niigata Prefectural Governors Award, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Labour and Economic Bureau Directors Award, the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Association Chairpersons Award, the Life Products Promotion Centre Award, and the Tokyo Department Store Association Chairpersons Award.  In 1980 they received the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Good Design Certification, and in 1981 they received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award.  They also received the Good Design Certification from the Ministry, as well as the Tokyo Bureau of International Trade and Industry Directors Award.  From 1982-84 they received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award (twice in 1984, plus a special recommendation award), and again from 1989-1996. In 1982 they once again received the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Good Design Certification, and again in 1983.  They also received the Tokyo Bureau of International Trade and Industry Directors Award.  In 1984 they were recipients of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director Generals Award, the Osaka Bureau of International Trade and Industry Directors Award, and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Good Design Certification.  They received the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director Generals Award again the following year, as well as the Niigata Prefectural Governors Award.  In 1992 they received Minister of International Trade and Industry Award twice, as well as a special recommendation award , and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director Generals Award.  In 1994 they were winners of the Good Design Award, and in 1996 they received the Director-Generals Award from the Bureau of Consumer Affairs.  They were also winners of the G Mark Long Design Award.  In the fall of 1995, the late Chairman and CEO, Noboru Akimichi, received the highly coveted Blue Ribbon Medal from the government for his contributions to the industry.  Since 1997 they received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award 9 times, and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director Generals Award five times.  They were winners of the Good Design Award in 2003 and 2004, and they received the G Mark Long Design Award again in 2006.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Tsubame tsuiki copperware refers to metalware made in Tsubame-Sanjo district in Niigata Prefecture.  Tsubame-Sanjo is famous for its manufacturing of hand hammered metal crafts and sharp-edged tools for artisans.  During the Edo period copper was mined in the local area and this led to the production of everyday items such as pots and pans.  Tsubame products were then showcased overseas during the 1873 Exposition in Vienna.  Tsubame tsuiki copperware was designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1981.

 

Size

H.1.9cm (0.7”) x Dia.11.2cm (4.4”)

 

Condition

They’re in very good condition with next to no wear.

 

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.

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