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Iron Tetsubin

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1930s, Showa era. And the design is with Calabashes. The iron kettles like
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition. It would make a great display
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot (Tetsubin) of Square Form with Anchor & Sword, Signed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Japanese cast iron teapot or tetsubin of cube form with anchor chain handle, one side
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Iron

“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1960s, in Showa era. The cast iron kettles like this item are called
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Hexagon' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1980s, in Showa era. The cast iron kettles like this item are called
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Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1980s, in Showa era. The cast iron kettles like this item are called
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

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This Japanese Tetsubin has a signed Lid, Ruybundo, Ihada Texture with Iron Lid and Hollow
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Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed
Located in Monterey, CA
. The body of the Tetsubin is iron. It is 6.5 inches in diameter x 8 inches in height. It is brown
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Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1930s, in Showa era. The iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Floral Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fairly large, heavy, and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin decorated with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Japanese Ornate Floral Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Japanese Tetsubin with Peach Blossom and Fruit
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Japanese Tetsubin with Woven Texture, c. 1900
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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19th Century Japanese Water Kettle
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A 19th century Japanese cast iron water kettle with a pine relief motif, and a copper and bronze
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron, Copper, Bronze

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Poetic Landscape, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin
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Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition. It would make a great display
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Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
H 7 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin
Located in Chicago, IL
was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Meiji Tetsubin with Sansui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

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Japanese tea pot known as "tetsubin", the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the
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Iron Tetsubin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic iron tetsubin available at 1stDibs. Each iron tetsubin for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and bronze. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer iron tetsubin, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each iron tetsubin bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Iron Tetsubin?

An iron tetsubin can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $389 and the highest can go for as much as $4,080.