Zinnkessel / Jujube

These tin bottles are individually handmade by skilled craftsmen.
Both the material and the color are unusual, and the simple design makes it an excellent product for everyday use.

The greatest feature of tin bottle is that it does not rust in air or water. Therefore, harmful substances will not dissolve in water and have an adverse effect on the human body. Since it does not rust and does not decay, it is considered auspicious and is very popular as a memento or gift.

Tin bottles are difficult to make and often suffer from failures during the production process, making it extremely rare to reach a finished product.
Mr. Arai is one of the best craftsmen in Japan who can produce such rare tin bottles with advanced techniques. The simple, lean design has a universal beauty that is at home on any dining table, while inheriting the spirit of the tea ceremony.
Inheriting the items used by your grandparents or parents and using them for a long time will bring back memories of those who used them. One of the characteristics of cast metal is that because it is long-lasting, you can cherish things and enjoy their background. It is recommended not only for daily use but also for interior decoration.

Do not put it directly on fire, as it will melt if used at high temperatures.
For use as a pouring vessel for chilled sake (cold sake), etc! Please enjoy sake with a nice tin bottle!

Width：14.5cm
Depth：12.5cm
Height：19.5cm
Weight：1,100g

Tin

STUDIO ARAI

"A traditional craft that is different from mass-produced products"

While each part of a casting is made by a division of labor, our workshop adopts an integrated manufacturing process that makes everything. We make everything from the materials to the design to create a work of art that we are satisfied with. This approach is very rare, and we produce casting every day with the desire to keep traditional crafts alive.

ARTISAN STORY

Mikio Arai / Arai Koubou
They have started business in 1972. The business began with the casting of machine parts by the previous generation and the production of crafts by his wife, Fumiko Arai, and has continued to the present day with a focus on handmade small-lot production. In the Heisei Era (1990s), members of the royal family visited the workshop privately and created bronze works. The quality of our work is one of the best in Japan, and we have delivered several pieces to the Imperial Household as gifts.

ACHIEVEMENTS

・Received the International Prize for Culture and the Arts
・Multiple deliveries of imperial gifts

YAMAGATA IMONO / YAMAGATA CAST METALWARE

About 950 years ago / 1000s / Heian Period

Yamagata casting is traditionally traced back roughly nine to ten centuries, when metalworkers traveling with the forces of Minamoto no Yoriyoshi discovered that sand and earth around the Mamigasaki River were ideal for molds and settled in the area. In the early Edo period, Mogami Yoshiaki concentrated foundries in the district now known as Domachi.

In Japan, Yamagata casting is known for thin walls and refined surfaces on kettles, tea-ceremony cauldrons, vases and temple bells. The same region also produces industrial castings, so traditional craft and modern manufacturing exist literally side by side.

The mold itself is made from sand rather than metal. Fine sand is compacted and patterned with tools before molten metal above 1,000°C is poured in. Because the mold must be broken to remove the finished object, the carefully prepared negative form is normally used only once.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.