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    Posted 3 years ago

    kwqd
    (1178 items)

    This Roji tetsu kyusu is about 5" in diameter minus spot and 3" high minus lid and handle. It has the Roji mark and is apparently unused as it still has the paper label under the lid. Note the lack of a vent hole in the lid. Not common on kyusu.

    I really didn't need this pot and also very poor at this time of the month but the seller made me a deal and I really like Roji cast iron. I also have never seen a dragonfly themed pot by Roji and was very impressed with their take on a classic design. It is very much more detailed than most other makers' pots as well as in much deeper relief. Roji is typically not imported into the U.S. but I think that a few companies, Kotobuki, Teavana, etc., may have done so in the 1990s. Their stuff is very high quality. As a rule, I am no longer adding pots or kettles to my collection except when I find something special. Sigh.

    I am a bit disappointed in the finish as there are some file marks around the circumference of the pot which I have not seen on a Roji pot before. There is also some scuffing to the bottom, so it probably once sat on a cast iron trivet. It was probably used as a decoration.

    Seller's images. I will replace with mine when it comes and also get a weight. Guessing this is about an 8 ounce pot, so two small cups of tea.

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    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Gorgeous dragonfly design, love the second photo where you can see its full beauty - terrific pot Kevin
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Another wonderful kyusu! I love the dragonfly design.
    3. Cisum Cisum, 3 years ago
      Nice Layout For This Item..The Hues!

      Thomas.
    4. kwqd kwqd, 3 years ago
      Thanks Jenni! This is my favorite of the various dragonfly versions.

      Thanks for your comments, jscott0363! Roji does really great castings.

      Thanks Thomas! Background was stolen by me from seller. I will replace it with my normal gray/black background when I make new images.

      Thanks for loving my latest kyusu sherrilou, Cisum, Vynil33rpm, jscott0363, Jenni, BHIFOS, Kevin, vcal, blunderbuss2 and fortapache!
    5. kwqd kwqd, 3 years ago
      Thanks dav2no1 and Alfie21!
    6. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 3 years ago
      Would be nice by a Tiffany dragonfly style lamp, gorgeous design !~
    7. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      A belated thanks for your comments, PhilDMorris!

      Thanks for loving my Roji teapot Blueyecon, PhilDMorris and WhenIsraelbelieves!

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