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Japanese Iron Tea Pot

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Vienna, AT

This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...

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Antique 1880s German Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century
Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century

Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely from late Edo/early Meiji Period. From a collection of Japanese antiques and artifacts. ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s

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 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

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 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Hexagon' 1980s
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Hexagon' 1980s

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 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots
Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Located in Chicago, IL

A collection of six 19th century Japanese cast iron pots (four for boiling water, and a pair for warming sake) all with foliage motifs. The Tetsubin have bronze lids, while the Sake...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Floral Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Floral Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century

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 floral pattern. Without top. Likely late 19th-early 20th century. From a collecti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Ornate Floral Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin Late 19th Century
Japanese Ornate Floral Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin Late 19th Century

Japanese Ornate Floral Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin Late 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully decorated with natural floral patterns, fairly heavy Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top (perhaps designed this way). The pattern and design on the piece is ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Fan Art Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Fan Art Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Fan Art Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Here's a finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a fine relief design of an artistic fan - an unusual motif and ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden and Bridge Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden and Bridge Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden and Bridge Tea Pot Chagama Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Here's a finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a fine relief design of a prolific garden landscape and bridge ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin

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 piece or could be put to immediate use. Strong and sturdy this piece has no fracture...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin

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H 5.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.5 in

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 piece or could be put to immediate use. Strong and sturdy this piece has no fracture...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Tea Pots
Antique Japanese Tea Pots

Antique Japanese Tea Pots

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H 11 in Dm 10.5 in

Antique Japanese Tea Pots

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Various sizes, from left to right: 7 D x 7.5 H, 10.5 D x 11 H and 7 D x 8 H. Can be sold separately. Large one is smooth bronze, two smaller are iron with a pattern. 19th century jap...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Early 20th Century Japanese Tetsubin Tea Pot, Cast Iron and Brass, Meiji Period
Early 20th Century Japanese Tetsubin Tea Pot, Cast Iron and Brass, Meiji Period

Early 20th Century Japanese Tetsubin Tea Pot, Cast Iron and Brass, Meiji Period

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese tea pot known as "tetsubin", the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality of the water, making tea taste mellow and sweet.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Brass, Iron

Large Meiji Period Iron Tea Pot, Japan
Large Meiji Period Iron Tea Pot, Japan

Large Meiji Period Iron Tea Pot, Japan

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H 25 in W 19 in D 17 in

Large Meiji Period Iron Tea Pot, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Meiji Period Iron Tea Pot, Japan This very large iron tea pot would have been used outdoors to heat water over a large fire.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Iron Tetsubin Tea Pot Kettle with Turtle Motif Decoration
Japanese Edo Period Iron Tetsubin Tea Pot Kettle with Turtle Motif Decoration

Japanese Edo Period Iron Tetsubin Tea Pot Kettle with Turtle Motif Decoration

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a truly rare and uniquely decorated and designed Edo period tetsubin. The detail and craftsmanship are spectacular. We have not seen another work quite like it. There appe...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Tea Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Japanese Old Tea Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable

Japanese Old Tea Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions with original signed box. A finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a wonderful relief band and design of summer time bam...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Clouds & Dragon" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Clouds & Dragon" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Clouds & Dragon" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Here's a finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a fine relief design of "dragon and clouds" garden landscape - ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Samurai HORSE Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin Immediately Useable
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Samurai HORSE Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin Immediately Useable

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Samurai HORSE Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin Immediately Useable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a finely cast traditional iron teapot -tetsubin- with a deep relief samurai horse carving- an unusual and fine treasure from Japan. Immediately usable. Beautiful deep r...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Pretty Pine Trees" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Pretty Pine Trees" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Garden "Pretty Pine Trees" Tea Pot Chagama Immed Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Here's a finely cast Japanese traditional iron teapot -chagama- with a fine relief design of handsome" pine trees" garden landscape ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s
Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Crab and Shells Theme Tea Pot Tetsubin, Signed 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions Here's a finely cast traditional iron teapot-tetsubin-that depicts a usual crab and shell themed motif. Featured is a three dimens...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Nanbu Tekki Teapot
Japanese Cast Iron Nanbu Tekki Teapot

Japanese Cast Iron Nanbu Tekki Teapot

Located in Essex, MA

An early Showa period Japanese cast iron (Nanbu Tekki) tea pot, of oval form with raised bump decoration, and an elegantly curved handle and pinecone knob on lid.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Sake Pot
Sake Pot

Sake Pot

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H 9 in Dm 6.5 in

Sake Pot

By Adja Yunkers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Meiji Japanese Cast Iron and Enamel Teapot

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Antique Japanese Tetsubin Signed Bronze and Cast Iron Tea Pot Kettle
Antique Japanese Tetsubin Signed Bronze and Cast Iron Tea Pot Kettle

Antique Japanese Tetsubin Signed Bronze and Cast Iron Tea Pot Kettle

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Asian, probably Japanese in origin, cast iron and bronze Tetsubin. This piece has a bronze lid with an inscription. The outside of the cast iron teapot has a design. This ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Japanese Iron Tea Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Japanese Iron Tea Pot?

The average selling price for a Japanese iron tea pot at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $258 on the low end and $4,080 for the highest priced.