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“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

The kettle was made in 1924, during Japan’s Taisho period, a period that introduced concepts of modern Western design into traditional forms.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Japanese Postmodern Stainless Steel Kettle
Set of 2 Japanese Postmodern Stainless Steel Kettle

Set of 2 Japanese Postmodern Stainless Steel Kettle

Located in Hamburg, DE

Japanese Postmodern Stainless Steel Kettle, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.

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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern
Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern

Vintage Japanese Small Black Tea Pot Enamel Kettle Post-Modern

By Copco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Japanese small tea pot in black enamel with wood handle. Unmarked. Dimensions: 7.25" D x 6.13" W x 5 H Please visit take a look at our listings,...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Kettle on Stand with Birds and Foliage
Japanese by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Kettle on Stand with Birds and Foliage

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Kettle on Stand with Birds and Foliage

Located in Big Bend, WI

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling kettle on stand with hand chased birds and applied foliage as presented in the Magnificent Tiffany book by John Loring.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lindt-Stymeist Postmodern Colorways Tea Kettle, 1980s
Lindt-Stymeist Postmodern Colorways Tea Kettle, 1980s

Lindt-Stymeist Postmodern Colorways Tea Kettle, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern tea kettle from the 1980s by Lindt-Stymeist in baby blue, yellow and pink.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gorham American Renaissance Japanesque Brass Tea Kettle
Gorham American Renaissance Japanesque Brass Tea Kettle

Gorham American Renaissance Japanesque Brass Tea Kettle

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Sharon, CT

In the oriental taste of the time. Brass with a wood finial and handle. Signed.

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Antique 1880s American Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers

Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers

Located in Pasadena, CA

The Choshi are composed of an Octagonal finely cast iron kettle with and open end spout which differentiates them from the traditional Japanese tea kettle.The body of the Choshi is f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

The lid is signed by the artisan who crafted the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern Western design into traditional forms.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream
Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream

Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Beautifully carved cross-piece (yokogi) for a traditional Japanese kettle hook (jizaikagi). Such items were used for a special construction over open fire places (irori) in old house...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”
Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

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H 17.25 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

It held a kettle over a fire which created the wonderful patina over many years of use.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bronze Kettle
Bronze Kettle

Bronze Kettle

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H 10.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Bronze Kettle

By Masaharu

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This bronze kettle seems to have never been used. Signed "Masaharu" on the bottom.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle for Tea Ceremony, Chagama, 1950s
Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle for Tea Ceremony, Chagama, 1950s

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle for Tea Ceremony, Chagama, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese cast iron tea kettle (= Chagama) used in Japanese tea ceremony.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

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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

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

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

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

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

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

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

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Satsuma Tea Kettle, Rare ‘Minogame’ Turtle Form, Signed Makuzu Kozan
Japanese Satsuma Tea Kettle, Rare ‘Minogame’ Turtle Form, Signed Makuzu Kozan

Japanese Satsuma Tea Kettle, Rare ‘Minogame’ Turtle Form, Signed Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Geelong, Victoria

They represented Japanese Art in the various World Fairs of the period, and Makuzu Kozan has been described as ‘Japan’s Greatest Potter’!  

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Oigen, Cast Iron Kettle, Tsuzumi
Oigen, Cast Iron Kettle, Tsuzumi

Oigen, Cast Iron Kettle, Tsuzumi

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H 10.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Oigen, Cast Iron Kettle, Tsuzumi

Located in New Milford, CT

Cast iron kettle Measures: 10.5” H x 7” L x 4.5” Ø Made in Japan The Oigen foundry is located in area that has been producing Nambu ironware for 900 years.

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Antique 1850s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

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.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Silver Tea Kettle
Japanese Silver Tea Kettle

Japanese Silver Tea Kettle

Located in London, GB

This small Meiji period kettle is a delightful example of Japanese silver.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century Japanese Water Kettle

19th Century Japanese Water Kettle

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H 7 in W 8 in D 8 in

19th Century Japanese Water Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: BTA049_5_5 Keywords: Asian, Japan, Japanese, tetsubin, kettle, pot

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Copper, Bronze

19th Century Japanese Iron Kettle
19th Century Japanese Iron Kettle

19th Century Japanese Iron Kettle

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H 8 in W 8 in D 7 in

19th Century Japanese Iron Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Japanese cart iron water kettle with spiral relief pattern and a bronze lid with brass gourd handle.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Bronze, Brass

Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan
Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan

Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Meiji Period (or earlier) Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan A large handsomely carved kettle hook made of Keyaki wood (Japanese elm – Zelkova serrata).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Bronze Kettle with Dog of Foo, 19th-20th Century
Antique Japanese Bronze Kettle with Dog of Foo, 19th-20th Century

Antique Japanese Bronze Kettle with Dog of Foo, 19th-20th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A Japanese bronze handle kettle of squat rounded form with a flush fitted lid surmounted with a dog of Foo handle, a short square shaped pouring spout, a swing handle and wonderful p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)
Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

Located in Hudson, NY

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

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Antique 17th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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

Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco
Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco

Postmodern Memphis Design Rare Tea Kettle by Copco

By Copco

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful and rare tea kettle circa 1980s, in great condition very light wear a rust spot on the bottom as shown, made by Copco a classic Memphis era design.

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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog
Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Boxwood nestuke in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog

Located in PARIS, FR

Netsuke in carved boxwood, in the form of a kettle transforming into a raccoon dog (tanuki). The lid of the kettle, carved as a himotoshi (cord hole) on the back of the tanuki, is ma...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Boxwood

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

The lid is signed by the artisan who crafted the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern Western design into traditional forms.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, 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

The lid is cast with the signature of the artisan who created the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern western design into tr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Sterling Silver Japanese Dragon Tea Set by Arthur & Bond Yokohama
Sterling Silver Japanese Dragon Tea Set by Arthur & Bond Yokohama

Sterling Silver Japanese Dragon Tea Set by Arthur & Bond Yokohama

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Exquisite sterling silver sugar bowl from Arthur & Bond Japanese silversmiths. Measures: Tea kettle: 4" T x 7" W x 4" D Sugar bowl: 7.5" T X6.5" W x 5" D Creamer: 4" T x 5.5" W ...

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Antique Early 1900s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa
Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa

Small Japanese Kettle Made by Carving Bamboo/Sculpture / Meiji Era-Early Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rare sculpture made by carving bamboo. The era is probably from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1868-1930). As you can see from the bottom of this item, we are shav...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890
Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese kettle hook with bamboo post, iron hardware and hand-carved hardwood koi prosperity fish crossbar.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

1880 Meiji Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Tekki Kettle
1880 Meiji Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Tekki Kettle

1880 Meiji Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Tekki Kettle

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Adorned with a Textured Surface and a Gracefully Arched Handle, This Japanese Teapot Served the Purpose of Boiling Water for Customary Tea Ceremonies.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Pottery

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Kettles
Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Kettles

Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Kettles

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking as a practice goes back many thousands of years and different styles of teapots have come in and out of style. This pair of bronze tea pots is a century old and dates to...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Pilamity Tea Kettle by Möller Designs, Japan, 1980s
Postmodern Pilamity Tea Kettle by Möller Designs, Japan, 1980s

Postmodern Pilamity Tea Kettle by Möller Designs, Japan, 1980s

By Sottsass Associati

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern stainless steel tea kettle with inner mesh lining by Möller Designs, Japan 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Sam Lebowitz Yellow Enamel Tea Kettle Copco Japan
1980s Sam Lebowitz Yellow Enamel Tea Kettle Copco Japan

1980s Sam Lebowitz Yellow Enamel Tea Kettle Copco Japan

By Copco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Sam Lebowitz Yellow Enamel Tea Kettle Copco Japan Stamped by designer. 9.5 d x 8.5 w x 8.5 h Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Silver Meijii Period Tea Kettle with Entwined Dragons Handle
Japanese Silver Meijii Period Tea Kettle with Entwined Dragons Handle

Japanese Silver Meijii Period Tea Kettle with Entwined Dragons Handle

Located in London, GB

A Japanese silver tea kettle with dragon spout and embossed dragon around the body.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Japanese Sake Kettles, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Pair of Antique Japanese Sake Kettles, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Pair of Antique Japanese Sake Kettles, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Pair of antique Japanese iron sake kettles with a Maki-e lacquer leaf decorated lid and silver finial, Meiji period, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Silver

Old Japanese Embossed Copper Kettle / Flower Engraving/19th-20th Century
Old Japanese Embossed Copper Kettle / Flower Engraving/19th-20th Century

Old Japanese Embossed Copper Kettle / Flower Engraving/19th-20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very beautiful and wonderful kettle with flowers engraved on the whole. The technique of hitting a copper plate to shape it is a traditional Japanese technique.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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

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

Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin

Located in Chicago, IL

The lid is signed by the artisan who crafted the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern Western design into traditional forms.

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

The lid is signed by the artisan who crafted the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern Western design into traditional forms.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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.

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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

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition.

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Exceptional Gilded Metal Cloisonné Teapot, Early 20th Century
Japanese Exceptional Gilded Metal Cloisonné Teapot, Early 20th Century

Japanese Exceptional Gilded Metal Cloisonné Teapot, Early 20th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional antique Japanese cloisonné lidded kettle shaped teapot with gilded metal finish believed to date from the early to mid-20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Tea Bowls Vintage Blue and White with Japanese Silvered Hexagon Teapot
Porcelain Tea Bowls Vintage Blue and White with Japanese Silvered Hexagon Teapot

Porcelain Tea Bowls Vintage Blue and White with Japanese Silvered Hexagon Teapot

Located in Lomita, CA

It is a 19th Century hot water kettle that is two pieces. The bent wire handles are attached to a removeable insert with spout and the outside of the kettle has etched panels in reli...

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Antique Late 19th Century East Asian Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Zinc

Japanese Kettle
Japanese Kettle

Japanese Kettle

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H 11 in Dm 7.5 in

Japanese Kettle

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the century Meiji period Japanese kettle on stand

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles
Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Located in Seattle, WA

One pair of Japanese cast iron sake kettles. The sides embossed with Paulownia Crest motifs, the inset top with scrolling Paulownia floral motifs and Chrysanthemum flowers on the fix...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Silver

Japanese Silver Gilt Water Kettle with Summer Grasses
Japanese Silver Gilt Water Kettle with Summer Grasses

Japanese Silver Gilt Water Kettle with Summer Grasses

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese gilded silver water kettle. The body of the kettle constructed with layered silver sheets the inside with slightly raised pattern of summer grasses.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sterling Silver

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

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji

Located in Monterey, CA

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed

Located in Monterey, CA

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Signed Snow Pattern
Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Signed Snow Pattern

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Signed Snow Pattern

Located in Monterey, CA

It is not clear when the first tetsubin kettles appeared in Japan, but one hypothesis is that the popularity of the tetsubin grew alongside sencha, a form of leaf tea.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

At least one authoritative Japanese source states that it developed from the spouted and handled water kettle called tedorigama that was already being used in chanoyu in the era of S...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1920s Cast Iron Japanese Hibachi Brazier or Chagama Furo Kama for Tea Ceremony
1920s Cast Iron Japanese Hibachi Brazier or Chagama Furo Kama for Tea Ceremony

1920s Cast Iron Japanese Hibachi Brazier or Chagama Furo Kama for Tea Ceremony

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bit about this item from wikipedia, "Chagama ("tea kettle") is a Japanese term referring to the metal pot or kettle used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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H 5.52 in W 6.11 in D 5.32 in

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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Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive
1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

1890-1930s Japanese antique large Mizuya tansu chest, wabi sabi shelf, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones"  Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones"  Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910

Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era lidded copper tea pot. Circa: late 18th century to early 19th century. The body of the ware is adorned with impressed medallions. The lid of the pot is ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Santsuma Tea Service Set
Santsuma Tea Service Set

Santsuma Tea Service Set

$1,150

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Santsuma Tea Service Set

By Satsuma

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tea service Santsuma set Japanese game Immortals Style (Dragon Ware) Hand painted Japanese Origin Circa 1900 porcelain material Very good condition (some natural wear and gold wear o...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese teapot, Meiji period
Japanese teapot, Meiji period

Japanese teapot, Meiji period

$757

H 4.73 in W 6.11 in D 4.73 in

Japanese teapot, Meiji period

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Japanese teapot in bronze with decorations in silver. Meiji period (1868 -1912), circa 1880. H: 12cm. W: 15,5 cm. D: 12cm.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

$188,500

H 97 in W 51.5 in D 40 in

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both elements held equal importance. This orange-laced armor is one of the rarest and most ...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Samuraï armor
Samuraï armor

Samuraï armor

$29,151

H 64.97 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Samuraï armor

Located in Brussel, BE

Amazing and unique Samuraï armor. Early XXth century. Composed of an iron helmet mounted with large standing rivets and "Kuwagata" decoration (shoe shaped decoration) on the front. R...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s beautifully patinated box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view of a crab clutching a viper eel. Using r...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

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Japanese Kettle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese kettle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and bronze, every Japanese kettle was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Japanese kettle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese kettle, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Copco, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Makuzu Kozan each produced at least one beautiful Japanese kettle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Kettle?

A Japanese kettle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.