Japan Nanbu Satetsu Tetsubin, Koizumi Nizaemon, Hirakumo Gata 日本南部砂铁瓶，御釜屋 小泉仁左衛門 十一代 平蜘蛛形 供箱
Japan Nanbu Satetsu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, Hirakumo Gata (平蜘蛛形)
With Original Presentation Box | Cast in Satetsu (Refined Sand Iron) by Imperial Kettle Maker – Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon
Bold, distinctive, and steeped in tradition, the Hirakumo Gata tetsubin from the Koizumi Nizaemon XI lineage is a rare expression of both rustic strength and refined artistry. Cast in premium Japanese sand iron (satetsu), this kettle represents the highest echelon of traditional water kettles used in serious tea practice.
The name Hirakumo (平蜘蛛) translates literally to "flat spider," referencing its low, wide profile and outstretched silhouette—reminiscent of a spider spreading its legs. But far from delicate, this tetsubin boasts a muscular, grounded form. The top and bottom sections are joined with a rugged, irregular skirted seam, a deliberate aesthetic choice unique to this piece. The effect is raw yet sophisticated—an interplay of imperfection and harmony, echoing the wabi-sabi spirit of Japanese art.
The surface is finished with Koizumi family’s signature “rock texture” (岩肌理)—a special casting style that gives the kettle a stone-like appearance. Understated and ancient in feel, the texture lends an earthy, organic presence. Each touch reveals a quiet strength; each glance, a glimpse of timeless elegance.
Crafted in Nanbu, the historic ironware capital of Japan, this kettle exemplifies the legacy of over 350 years of masterful ironwork. The use of satetsu—the same high-grade iron ore used in traditional Japanese swords—results in a finer mineral yield and smoother mouthfeel when boiling water. It is favoured by seasoned tea drinkers for its ability to enhance the texture and sweetness of water, especially when preparing aged PuErh, roasted teas, or high-fire oolongs.
Presented in its original signed kiri-bako (paulownia wood box), this piece is not only a practical tool but also a highly collectible artefact—each kettle a testament to generations of artistry.
Specifications:
Maker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (Okamaya 御釜屋)- Origin: Nanbu, Morioka, Japan
- Shape: Hirakumo Gata (平蜘蛛形 – "flat spider" form)
- Texture: Koizumi rock surface (岩肌理)
- Material: Japanese satetsu (sand iron)
- Packaging: Original signed kiri-bako (wooden box)
A rare combination of bold form, textured elegance, and brewing excellence—perfect for the connoisseur who values both performance and legacy.
Approx 1.3 L
日本小泉仁左卫门第一代是京都釜师，1659年受第28代南部藩主重直公邀请，封“南部御用釜师”，這就是“南部釜”的起源。
南部鐵瓶 的开山鼻祖
到了1750年前後，第三代小泉仁左衛門決心製作『使用方便的燒水茶壺』，南部鐵瓶（ 南部鐵壺）最早就是由他創作的。
鐵壺的功用
第10代仁左衛門對鐵壺的功用作了如下說明。
首先是有益於健康。現在，日本五個人中有一人是貧血或準貧血。科學研究的結果表明，鐵壺燒出的開水對補充鐵份具有很好的效果。
第二，燒出的開水味道純正。飲用水味道變差已成為全國問題，在這種情況下，用鐵壺的開水沏茶、沖泡咖啡等，能使飲料、食物非常美味。
第三，是審美觀。在已經西化的日常生活中，出於對空寂古雅的「和風」（或許來自日本人的DNA）的執持偏好，日本人喜用鐵壺並能從中得到心靈的安樂。
繼續南部鐵器的啟蒙与传承
仁左衛門現在的工作，由第十一代岳広完成的。每把精品都用獨特的精細加工處理，所以色調會隨時間越用越古雅。而且，形狀、質地具有獨特的氛圍和格調，在製作、創作中，既重視空寂、古雅、幽邃，又不忘為作品注入吻合時代的新感覺。
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