Authentic Seieido Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Teapot Matsuba Pattern Used with Box

Description

Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage Used Condition / Genuine Legendary Seieido (盛榮堂) Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Teapot (Kyusu) featuring the Traditional Matsuba (Pine Needle) Motif. Comes complete with a stainless steel tea strainer and the original manufacturer packaging box.

Brand / Studio: Seieido (盛榮堂 - Highly coveted historic Nanbu Tekki maker by OIGEN)
Design / Pattern: Matsuba (松葉模様 - Traditional Japanese Pine Needle Relief; symbol of longevity and good fortune)
Item Type: Cast Iron Teapot / Kyusu (急須 / 茶道具)
Material: Authentic Heavy Japanese Cast Iron (Body) / Stainless Steel (Tea Strainer Mesh)
Inclusions: Original Seieido presentation box and fine stainless steel tea strainer insert are included.
Country of Manufacture: JAPAN (100% Handcrafted Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship from Iwate)
Key Features & Detailed Condition Profile:
- Pre-Owned Vintage Appeal: Shows beautiful vintage character, a gentle natural patina, and minor interior/exterior wear consistent with age and loving prior use. Fully functional for brewing tea.
- Matsuba Elegance: The finely cast pine needle (Matsuba) pattern represents the quiet beauty of Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetics, making it a wonderful display piece as well as a practical teapot.
- Original Box Rarity: Finding historic Seieido ironware complete with its original maker's box is extremely rare, significantly enhancing its collectible value for international buyers.

Shipping

We will ship by DHL or FedEx with full online web tracking, premium full transit insurance, and signature confirmation required upon delivery. Vintage Japanese traditional cast ironware and its original paper packaging require professional, reinforced packaging to prevent metal scratching, handle stress, or original box crushing during international air cargo transport. To ensure your vintage Seieido Matsuba teapot and its original box arrive in safe, secure condition, we pack it with extreme artisan care: the teapot and lid will be wrapped securely in protective cushioning, placed safely inside the original box with soft dividers, and the entire unit will be housed inside a heavy-duty, rigid shipping box tightly padded with shock-absorbing material to eliminate shifting during flight transit.

International Buyers - Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

For U.S. Buyers
Import duties are already included for many items. Buy with confidence from Japan.

Notice: This is an authentic vintage pre-owned Seieido Japanese Nanbu Tekki cast iron teapot (Made in Japan, Matsuba design). Includes the original box and stainless steel strainer. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the natural vintage patina, inner enamel status, and overall cosmetic condition before purchasing.