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Japanese Iron Tetsubin

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Teapot with Hobnail Texture, Japanese Tetsubin Style - 2C31
Vintage Cast Iron Teapot with Hobnail Texture, Japanese Tetsubin Style - 2C31

Vintage Cast Iron Teapot with Hobnail Texture, Japanese Tetsubin Style - 2C31

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A vintage cast iron teapot executed in the traditional Japanese tetsubin style, featuring a classic hobnail (arare) surface pattern and a balanced, sculptural form.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924

“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924

Located in Chicago, IL

Decorated with a raised fan motif, this aptly named teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to ch...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Modernist Japanese Tetsubin Low Iron Bowl, 1960s
Modernist Japanese Tetsubin Low Iron Bowl, 1960s

Modernist Japanese Tetsubin Low Iron Bowl, 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist Japanese Tetsubin low iron bowl. Solid iron with a nice patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Dragonfly Motif
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Dragonfly Motif

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Dragonfly Motif

Located in Monterey, CA

Meiji period circa 1890 to the Taisho period circa 1920. Tetsubin (鉄瓶) are Japanese cast-iron kettles with a pouring spout, a lid, and a handle crossing over the top, used for boil...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Wood Grain Pattern Solid Handle
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Wood Grain Pattern Solid Handle

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Wood Grain Pattern Solid Handle

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tetsubin has a wood Grain Pattern with Iron Lid and Solid Moku-Tsuru Iron Handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tetsubin has a signed Lid, Ruybundo, Ihada Texture with Iron Lid and Hollow Fukurobari Handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Floral Flower Motif Bas-Relief

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese Tetsubin has a Floral Motif in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Hollow Fukurobari Iron Handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Ruyundo Ihada Texture Signed

Located in Monterey, CA

Meiji period circa 1890 to the Taisho period circa 1920. Tetsubin (鉄瓶) are Japanese cast-iron kettles with a pouring spout, a lid, and a handle crossing over the top, used for boil...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s
Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin 1930s

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H 7.88 in W 7.29 in D 6.3 in

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' in Japan.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin
Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin

Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin

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H 8.25 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Green Cast Iron Teapot, Japanese Tetsubin Style, Minimalist - 2C32
Vintage Green Cast Iron Teapot, Japanese Tetsubin Style, Minimalist - 2C32

Vintage Green Cast Iron Teapot, Japanese Tetsubin Style, Minimalist - 2C32

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A vintage cast iron teapot in the traditional Japanese tetsubin style, distinguished by its elegant ribbed surface and refined green patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tetsubin with Peach Blossom and Fruit
Japanese Tetsubin with Peach Blossom and Fruit

Japanese Tetsubin with Peach Blossom and Fruit

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Japanese Tetsubin with Woven Texture, c. 1900
Japanese Tetsubin with Woven Texture, c. 1900

Japanese Tetsubin with Woven Texture, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, 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).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900
Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Iron

"Iron Bamboo" Flared Japanese Tetsubin Kettle
"Iron Bamboo" Flared Japanese Tetsubin Kettle

"Iron Bamboo" Flared Japanese Tetsubin Kettle

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H 9.75 in W 6.25 in D 7.25 in

"Iron Bamboo" Flared Japanese Tetsubin Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

Known as “tetsubin,” cast-iron kettles have been produced in Japan for centuries.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition.

Category

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.

Category

20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Poetic Landscape, c. 1900
Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Poetic Landscape, c. 1900

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Poetic Landscape, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Floral Relief Pattern

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite vintage Japanese cast iron Tetsubin teapot showcases a beautifully embossed floral relief pattern, embodying the elegance of traditional craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin
Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin

Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Meiji Tetsubin with Sansui Landscape
Japanese Meiji Tetsubin with Sansui Landscape

Japanese Meiji Tetsubin with Sansui Landscape

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron

Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top

Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top

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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese artisans often weave stories and symbolism into their furniture designs. This coffer has eight drawers because the Mandarin word for “eight” sounds likes the word for prosper...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver, Iron

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Japanese Iron Tetsubin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese iron tetsubin available at 1stDibs. A Japanese iron tetsubin — often made from iron, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese iron tetsubin, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese iron tetsubin, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Tetsubin?

Prices for a Japanese iron tetsubin start at $389 and top out at $4,080 with the average selling for $880.