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Japanese Tetsubin

“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

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

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

Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s
Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

this item are called 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand

Located in Sheridan, CO

Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fine Japanese pure silver (99%) "hobnail" tetsubin style teapot, late Meiji Period

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets

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. Made in Japan label on

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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

This Japanese Tetsubin has a signed Lid, Dragonfly Motif with Bronze Lid and Hollow Fukurobari

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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

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

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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 Body, Ihada Texture with Bronze Lid and Solid Moku-Tsuru 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Bronze, 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

With a short spout and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

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

Decorated with flowering blossoms and fruit of the peach tree, this Japanese teapot was used to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Decorated with an irregular, textured surface, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for

Category

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

Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Copper, Bronze

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

Category

Vintage 1930s 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

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

Category

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

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

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Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

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. Made to boil

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese 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

Decorated with an irregular, textured surface and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

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

Japanese Meiji Tetsubin with Sansui Landscape

Located in Chicago, IL

Decorated with an irregular, textured surface and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot

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. It would make a great display

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

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition. It would make a great display

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

With a short spout and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

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

Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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

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...

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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

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Iron Teapot
Japanese Iron Teapot

Japanese Iron Teapot

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H 8.75 in W 8 in D 8 in

Japanese Iron Teapot

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of an early to mid-20th century Japanese iron teapot. This Tetsubin or tea

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lovely Hand-Painted "Tea Ceremony" Tea pot Hand Painted Scroll
Japanese Lovely Hand-Painted "Tea Ceremony" Tea pot Hand Painted Scroll

Japanese Lovely Hand-Painted "Tea Ceremony" Tea pot Hand Painted Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

, featuring a Japanese tea pot tetsubin, signed. Dimensions: 16 inches wide and 78 inches length. Hand

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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

This Japanese Tetsubin has silver inlay, Ihada texture with a bronze lid and a hollow Fukurobari

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

This Japanese Tetsubin has a Signed Lid, Swirling Dragon in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Solid

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

This Japanese Tetsubin has a signed Body, Fine Arare Hailstone Pattern with Bronze Lid and Hollow

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

An antique Asian, probably Japanese in origin, cast iron and bronze Tetsubin. This piece has a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Cloisonné Lid
Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Cloisonné Lid

Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Cloisonné Lid

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This Japanese "tetsubin" teapot--decorated with an attractive uniform dotted surface, a cloisonné

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Tetsubin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese tetsubin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and bronze, every Japanese tetsubin was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese tetsubin, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese tetsubin, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Japanese Tetsubin?

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