Genuine product imported from Japan - please excuse the variable English Translation - full original Japanese text is included below. I place the maker hope retail price based on a maker catalogue. About the details of the product The feel of a material that is gentle though it is hard. I live with iron as the imminent life tool. [southern part ironware] An iron casting made for a long time in Iwate is southern ironware. In late years an iron kettle or a tea service set made in succession to traditional technique attract attention, and the practical kitchen utensil is made with new technique. As for the oxide film technique of "a metallic taste stopping" that I form it and protect it from rust, southern part ironware is the origin inside of an iron kettle. Features of "the new tetu teapot" The tree lid which is easy to last (please do not put the teapot on the fire.) Running out of hot water is good About product size and specifications Size: W152 X D120 X H140mm Capacity: Approximately 0.56L (is filled with water) Weight: Approximately 1.1 kg A main material: Cast iron (internal / enamel finish), cover / tree (walnut) Remarks: Product made in Japan with the stainless steel tea strainer Related keyword It is tetu teapot enamel processing ironware southern part ironware Koizumi Shin Makoto pulse Mart iron content supply gift present present soot