{"product_id":"nanbu-tekki-kettle-2","title":"Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Iron Tea Kettle 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere we have a traditional Japanese Nanbu Tekki (tetsubin) cast iron kettle, comes from the Iwate prefecture. Dating back to the Showa Period. This specific design, featuring a textured surface of small bumps is called “Arare” (hailstone) pattern. The Arare pattern isn't just a classic staple of Japanese metal work but it increases the kettles surface area, which helps to retain heat better than a smooth surface. Historically these kettles were used to boil water over a charcoal fire to which Purist believed that boiling water in uncoated iron mellows the water's taste and adds minerals. The most natural place for a Tetsubin is in the kitchen or dining area, however this particular piece would pair beautifully with natural textures like a light oak, linen books or company for a bonsai\/ small succulent.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately this Kettle does not hold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: H: 20cm L: 20.5cm W: 19cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Shipping with orders over £35 for UK mainland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease pay via Debit\/Credit card\/Bank Transfer not paypal - as we ship via private transporter and cannot provide a tracking number (they will have your contact details) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for looking and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our Facebook and Instagram (Apeman Interiors) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228816322939,"sku":"ITEM-3007","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/antique-asian-japanese-meiji-period-nanbu-tekki-cast-iron-kettle-2-apeman-interiors_3.jpg?v=1777728522","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/nanbu-tekki-kettle-2","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}