RISING SUN GINGKO LOTUS FLOWER DISH NAMBU TEKKI CAST IRON STEEL JAPANESE JAPAN GREETINGS, FEEL FREE TO "SHOP NAKED." We deal in items we believe others will enjoy and want to purchase. We are not experts. We welcome any comments, questions, or concerns. WE ARE TARGETING A GLOBAL MARKET PLACE. Thanks in advance for your patronage. Please Be sure to add WDG to your favorites list! NOW FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE… OLD CAST IRON DISH NAMBU IRONWARE OR TEKKI WARE FROM THE IWATE PERFECTURE WHIMSY RESEMBLES A OPEN FLOWER ROUND MEASURES ABOUT 7" ACROSS AND ABOUT 1.1/4" TALL RESEVOIR IS JUST 4" ACROSS SUPERB ACCENT FOR ANY HOME OFFICE OR DEN UNKNOWN ARTIST HALLMARK, BUT MAYBE A COMPANY LOGO Thank You - Shoichiro for your INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE! --------------------------------------- FYI The nambu region is considered the origin of all Japanese cast iron art forms. Located in the northeastern part of Japan?fs main island, Honshu, the Nambu region is modern day Iwate prefecture. With artifacts found as far back as the Heian era (roughly 1100 a.d.) the nambu iron works is recorded as being organized by the appointed regional minister. It is recorded that Minister Fujiwara chose the Nambu region of Japan for its abundance of high quality iron ore. Gathering artists and craftsman from different regions the Nambu Tekki (Nambu Cast Iron works) tradition began. Originally organized to make everyday cast iron items, such as pots, pans, skillets, and teapots, the cast iron craftsman eventually made everything from samurai swords and samurai armor to sacred Buddhist temple bells and cast iron statues. Cast iron artifacts dating back to this era still are being recovered from burial sites. Since its founding during the Heian era, Nambu Cast Iron works has seen its popularity rise and fall with the times. During the 1500?fs the founding father of the modern day tea ceremony, Senno Rikkyu led to the popularity of tea related items and ultimately to the rise in demand for Nambu Cast Iron teapots, Nambu Cast Iron Kettles, and Namby Cast Iron Water Boilers used in tea ceremonies. During the Edo era (1600?fs a.d.) an overwhelming number of Buddhist temple items were commissioned. From Nambu Cast Iron temple bells, to Nambu Cast Iron Buddhist statues, most were crafted within the Nambu Tekki, Nambu Iron Works region. Along with artwork, weapons, such as cannos were forged in the Nambu Tekki region during this era as well. However, during the Meiji and Taisei era to the end of Word War II, the Nambu Tekki (Nambu Iron Works) region was transformed into the main production area for modern weapons. Rifle parts, bullets, to battleship parts were made in this region. To keep up with demand, many Nambu Tekki Buddhist statues and temple bells were melted down and transformed into war related items. During this time period, the Nambu Tekki region saw a significant decline in Nambu Tekki artwork. Our of the 150 master craftsman in the region only 16 were allowed to craft non-military work. The 16 artists kept the 900 year old traditions and techniques alive until the conclusion of World War II. After World War II, Japan saw a rebound in the Nambu Tekki region with projects mainly focused on reviving the Nambu Tekki (Nambu Iron Works) traditions and techniques. Today the region remains famous for its artwork and cast iron crafts with the region being declared a national cultural site in 1975. (PICTURE FOR DISPLAY ONLY) --------------------------- Thanks for choosing this sale. You may email for alternate payment arrangements. We combine shipping. Please pay promptly after the auction. The item will be shipped upon receipt of funds. WE ARE GOING GREEN, SO WE DO SOMETIMES USE CLEAN RECYCLED MATERIALS TO SHIP. Please leave feedback when you have received the item and are satisfied. Please respond when you have received the item. ***** 5*'s ***** If you were pleased with this transaction, please respond with all 5 stars! If you are not pleased, let us know via e-mail. Our goal is for 5-star service. We want you to be a satisfied, return customer. Please express any concerns or questions. More pictures are available upon request. The winning bid will incur the cost of S/H INSURED FEDEX OR USPS. See rate calculator or email FOR ESTIMATE. International Bidders are Welcome but be mindful if your country is excluded from safe shipping. Thanks for perusing THIS and ALL our auctions. Please Check out our other items! WE like the curious and odd. BUY, BYE!! i Certain images/photos incorporated into this template are the royalty free property of Mariannasm Creative Commons 3.o. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter