Description: A vintage Japanese Nambu cast iron ashtray in the shape of a traditional Japanese "irori" -- a type of hearth that is permanently installed indoors, which was common in Japan until mid-20th century. In traditional Japanese houses, the floor is cut into a square and covered with ashes to make a fire for wood or charcoal. It is mainly used for heating and cooking. Miniature pots -- or testsubin kettles in our other listings -- are mostly used as ornaments, if not as paperweights, in recent years but have historically been used as water pourers to extinguish cigarettes in ashtrays or to dilute ink in Japanese calligraphy. Nambu Ironware (or Nambu tekki in Japanese) is a form of metalwork produced in Iwate Prefecture. It is a traditional craft that was first created in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1868). The name "Nambu Ironware" comes from the fact that it was first produced in the Nambu domain during the Edo period. *IMPORTANT*Your order will be shipped from Japan and may be subject to import taxes, fees, and customs duties, levied by the customs office of your country, and such fees vary according to the customs regulations there. Components that may play a role in import fee calculations are: - Product category and price - Shipping costs and package weight - Customs clearance channel - Import taxes based on custom duty amounts
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Tokyo
End Time: 2025-01-07T02:29:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Iron (Nambu / Nanbu Ironware, Nambutekki / Nanbutekki)
Product Category/Type: Nambu/Nanbu Ironware (iron ware), Nambutekki/Nanbutekki, Tekki
Color: Black
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5 x 15.7 cm (5.71" x 5.71" x 6.18")
Region of Origin: Japan
Potential Alternative Use: candle stand/tray, incense burner, etc.
Age: Post-1970
Maker: Nichigetsu Kougei (Iwate, Japan)
Weight: 1044 g (2 lbs 4.82 oz)
