Tinware Tea Container, Senju Migaki

JP¥ 18,000 (US$ 143.61)

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Osaka Naniwa Suzuki has been designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Also, centering around the "Contemporary Master Craftsman" Tatsumasa Imai (recipient of a 2012 Award for Outstandingly Skilled Workers), the company is a group of artisans, 5 of who are registered as nationally licensed craftsman, that only produces items made of tin.
Even now, these artisans carefully create items one by one using traditional manufacturing methods. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, items made of tin by the manufacturer, such as sake cups and tea cups, can be safely used as tableware.
Tin does not have the characteristic coolness and hardness of other metals and, with its gentle gloss, has been used as a material for tea cups since ancient times. This tea container has especially good air-tightness for protection against moisture and to preserve tea leaf aroma.

[Features of Tinware]
High sealing performance attained through machining!
Osaka tin tea containers are made by machining thickly cast tin. Their lids made at the hands of artisans are easy to open yet also keep away air, moisture and UV rays.

●Materials: 97% tin
●Size: Diameter 6.8 x H10.5cm, [Capacity] 100g
●Weight (item only)[G]: 530
●Weight (including packaging materials)[G]: 635
●Made in Highashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka
●Brand Name: Osaka Naniwa Suzuki
●Handling Precautions:
*Tin is a soft metal. Take care as it will dent if dropped.
*Avoid using over an open flame as the melting point of tin is low (235 degrees).
*Cannot be used in a dishwasher, dish dryer, microwave or oven.
*Open the tea container when it is positioned facing straight upward. When closing, do so while it is positioned straight and level. Should the lid become stuck, please contact the store of purchase. Do not forcefully put on.
*Do not keep in your refrigerator's freezer compartment. Tin can store a large amount of heat and so your hands can get freezer burns due to frostbite. Also, it may cause an alteration in its composition through a change in its metallographic structure.
●Care Instructions
*After use, wash using cold or warm water, mild detergent and the soft side of a sponge. After washing, properly remove moisture. (Any water droplets that remain may cause staining.)
*Tumbler stains can be removed with melamine sponges etc. (Do not use melamine sponges on items colored with lacquer.)
*Wipe off dust and fingermarks from time to time using a soft cloth. This will help preserve luster.
*Do not use metal scourers or items containing abrasives when cleaning as these may cause scratches.
●Other:
*Comes with a paulownia box
*As each item is individually hand-made one by one, please kindly understand that the color, shape and size may differ slightly from the photos.
*Should there be no stock, the item will be manufactured after order placement. Depending on the item, delivery may be delayed. Please kindly contact customer service regarding the delivery date.

Item No. W13477