Kanaya Joun — Bronze Brazier with True-form Kettle Set (Sold)

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Kanatani Joun and Takahashi Keiten collaboration: Karudo (bronze) brazier with Shinagata-gama (true-form kettle).

This exceptional set represents a collaboration between two masters of metalwork - Kanatani Joun, renowned bronze brazier maker, and Takahashi Keiten, Living National Treasure designated for tea ceremony kettles.

The bronze brazier displays elegant proportions and refined craftsmanship characteristic of Kanatani's work.

The brazier features a warm patina with some natural oxidation consistent with age, adding to its authentic character.

The accompanying true-form kettle by Takahashi Keiten exhibits the precise casting technique and sophisticated surface treatment that earned him recognition as a Living National Treasure.

This set comes in its original signed wooden box with cloth wrapping.

The kettle has been tested and shows no water leakage, maintaining its functional integrity.

Such collaborations between Kanatani and Takahashi are well-documented and highly valued in tea ceremony circles, combining Kanatani's mastery of bronze brazier casting with Takahashi's expertise in kettle making.

This pairing represents the pinnacle of modern tea ceremony metalwork.

Size
Outer box: Width 37.5 cm × Height 45 cm × Depth 38.5 cm
Signed box: Width 33 cm × Height 43 cm × Depth 34 cm (excluding cords)
Tea kettle: Mouth diameter 9.9 cm × Body diameter 20.5 cm × Height 18 cm
Brazier: Body diameter 29.5 cm × Height 21 cm

Condition
Good condition with minor surface oxidation consistent with age. The kettle has been tested and shows no water leakage. The cloth wrapping shows some soiling.

Artist Profile
Kanatani Joun was born in 1933 in Takaoka City and became a member of the Japan Craft Association in 1958. He apprenticed under Hannya Kankei, a master bronzesmith who received commissions from the Imperial Household Agency to create replicas of Shosoin treasures. For over 40 years at Hannya Foundry, Kanatani dedicated himself to creating bronze braziers and tea ceremony utensils, mastering traditional techniques.
Kanatani specializes in crafting various styles of braziers. Beyond braziers, he creates lid rests, tea utensils sets, and flower vases. His works are renowned for their beautiful surface finishes and meticulous attention to detail. He frequently collaborated with Living National Treasure kettle maker Takahashi Keiten, and these collaborative sets are highly sought after in the market.
Takahashi Keiten was born in 1920 in Yamagata City and inherited the family casting business in 1938, dedicating himself exclusively to tea kettle production. He achieved his first acceptance to the Nitten exhibition in 1951 and was selected seven times thereafter. His innovative forms combined with refined surface textures and patterns earned him numerous awards. In 1961, he created a presentation kettle for the Emperor, and in 1979, another for the Crown Prince. He received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class in 1992, and in 1996, became the first person from Yamagata Prefecture to be designated as a Living National Treasure for tea ceremony kettles. He promoted Yamagata casting nationwide through exhibitions from the 1960s onward. Takahashi passed away in June 2009 at age 89, leaving an enduring legacy in tea ceremony metalwork.

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