Vintage Japanese Furo-gata Dennetsu-ki Electric Tea Ceremony Brazier, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0679

Vintage Japanese Furo-gata Dennetsu-ki Electric Tea Ceremony Brazier, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0679

A furo-gata dennetsu-ki (wind-furnace electric heater) by Ueno-ya Shoten, Tokyo -- blending the quiet discipline of chado with clean electric convenience

A furo-gata dennetsu-ki is a Japanese electric brazier designed as a direct substitute for the traditional charcoal furo used in the tea ceremony, known as chado or sado. Where a conventional furo holds glowing charcoal to heat a tetsubin or chagama kettle, this electric version houses an internal heating coil within its ceramic bowl, allowing practitioners to conduct a proper temae (tea-making procedure) without charcoal, ash, or open flame. This example -- identified by its original maker label as a product of Ueno-ya Shoten of Tokyo -- is formed from smooth, high-gloss black-glazed ceramic. The hemispherical bowl rises from small rounded ceramic feet with rubber spacers, all seated on a polished dark stone-look square base. The open notched rim accommodates a kettle ring in the traditional manner, and a discreet inline switch on the woven power cord allows easy on/off control. The internal heating element, visible at the center of the bowl, is a compact coil-and-bracket assembly typical of professional-grade tea ceremony equipment made for studio and school use during the Heisei era.

In a modern home, this striking piece reads first and foremost as a sculptural object -- its lacquer-black glaze, rounded silhouette, and polished base give it a wabi-sabi aesthetic that works beautifully as a living room accent or tokonoma (alcove) display. Tea ceremony enthusiasts and collectors of Japanese craft will recognize its functional pedigree immediately, making it an exceptional gift for Japanophiles or anyone drawn to the meditative world of chado. Beyond display, it can serve as a functional furo for chado practitioners who prefer a smoke-free practice space, or as a statement decorative bowl -- holding river stones, moss, or seasonal botanicals -- for a Japandi-style interior. Note: electrical components are vintage Japanese 100V; buyers should assess condition and suitability for their local current before use.

• Origin: Japan (Tokyo -- Ueno-ya Shoten)
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: High-gloss black-glazed ceramic bowl; small ceramic ball feet with rubber spacers; polished dark square base; internal electric heating coil; woven power cord with inline switch
• Use: Furo-gata dennetsu-ki -- electric brazier for heating a tetsubin or chagama kettle during the Japanese tea ceremony (chado); designed as a charcoal furo substitute for smoke-free practice
• Modern Use: Chado practice furo for smoke-free tea ceremony; sculptural living room or tokonoma display piece; decorative vessel for stones, botanicals, or moss in a Japandi-style interior
• Features: Hemispherical black-glazed ceramic bowl with open notched rim for kettle ring; internal electric heating element (coil-and-bracket assembly); small rounded ceramic feet with rubber spacers; polished dark square base; woven cord with inline on/off switch; original maker label (Ueno-ya Shoten, Tokyo) on underside
• Dimensions: 11 3/4"W x 11 1/4"D x 7 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and collectible piece of Japanese tea ceremony craft -- the furo-gata dennetsu-ki bridges centuries of chado tradition with the quiet precision of modern design, and brings an unmistakable sense of zen calm to any interior.

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