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This listing is for a splendid Yamakawa Dou suichu water pot/kettle made around 30-40 years ago.  It is made of copper plated tin and the front is decorated with Mt. Fuji, matsu pine and two majestic cranes in flight.  This particular kettle is hammered from one sheet of metal, and the handle is securely attached to the body.   It has a capacity of 2.5 litres, and the Yamakawa Dou mark can be found near the spout. 

Yamakawa Dou refers to uchimono pieces produced in the Tsubame-Sanjo district in Niigata.  Tsubame-Sanjo is famous for its manufacturing of hand hammered metal crafts and sharp-edged tools for artisans.  Uchimono is in reference to a basic metalwork technique for hammering out a metal lump with a metal or wooden hammer, beating a metal sheet thin from the front and back, or pressing metal to give it form.  Yamakawa Dou suichu kettles are becoming increasingly rare these days due to the dwindling number of artisans in the area.  This is driving up the prices of Yamakawa Dou products, even kettles that need repairing are being sought after by collectors.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.                                                                                                                                   

Size         

H.27cm (10.6”) handle up/18cm (7”) handle down x 20cm (7.8”) from side to tip of spout  

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some very light scratches/scuffing, and there are some marks on the bottom.   There are also two very minor dents on the bottom, and there’s one visible on the interior.  The interior is in very good condition.                           

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