Tokyo Kono Brand Tinplate Box vintage japanese bowls The signature of the craftsman

The signature of the craftsman can be found on the bottom

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A kama is a metal pot that functions as a kettle during the tea ceremony

It is generally made of very porous clay which results in tiny crackles that absorb tea

They also come with two Japanese language profile papers about Gen-emon kiln and the history of Arita-ware

Tokyo Kono Brand Tinplate Box vintage japanese bowls The signature of the craftsman*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Showa retro tinplate box made around 50 60 years ago by Kono Copper and Steel Co.,Ltd. Kono Copper and Steel is located in Hitachinaka city in Ibaraki Prefecture, and during the Showa period they produced tinplate items branded as Tokyo Kono. This particular item is multi purpose and would make a great collectors item.