Japan Cast Iron Tea Ceremony Kettle Chagama Furo

An old Japan Sand Cast Iron Sadou Craft Kettle Tea Ceremony Chagama ( 風炉釜) Furo. In the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, the Chagama (茶釜)—literally “tea kettle”—serves as the central vessel for heating water. Craftsmen fashion these traditional metal pots primarily from cast iron, giving them their characteristic weight and remarkable heat retention. In good condition, originally from Japan.

Design & Practical Features
Most chagama feature a round or cylindrical body with built-in side lugs. Hosts slide removable metal handles, known as kan, into these lugs to safely carry the heavy kettle or adjust its position over the fire. Depending on the setup, a tripod supports the kettle over a portable brazier (furo), though specialized brazier sets allow the kettle to rest directly over the coals without extra support.

Seasonal Usage: Furo vs. Ro
Tea masters adjust their setup to match the changing seasons:

Warm Seasons (Furo): During spring and summer, hosts heat the chagama atop a portable brazier (furo) to keep excess heat away from guests.

Cold Seasons (Ro): In autumn and winter, the kettle moves into a sunken hearth (ro) built directly into the tea room’s tatami floor. Surrounded by an elegant wooden frame called a robuchi, this recessed pit helps the kettle heat quickly, holds warmth longer, and brings a comforting sense of cozy warmth to the room.

Dimensions: 12″ x 12.5″ x  12”

*Old piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.

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