Hibachi were pots made of various heat resistant materials like bronze, porcelain or iron, filled with sand and embers. In richer houses, like in this samurai school in Mito, hibachi was at the same time a decorative object.
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Nikon D700
Lens: 14mm F/2.8D
Focal Length: 14mm
Aperture: F/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 2500