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

$980

£736.20

€848.96

CA$1,359.88

A$1,511.12

CHF 791.85

MX$18,531.25

NOK 10,099.52

SEK 9,501.26

DKK 6,336.29

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About the Item

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 change the quality of the water, making tea taste mellow and sweet. Made by pouring iron in clay or sand molds, the kettle has a rustic texture in pleasing contrast to its refined fan decoration, crenelated “skirt,” and graceful swing handle. This kettle also bears a six-character mark of the artisan who crafted this exquisite vessel. The kettle was made in 1924, during Japan’s Taisho period, a period that introduced concepts of modern Western design into traditional forms.

Dimensions:

Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)

Style:

Taisho (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Cast

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1924

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CMKH1071stDibs: LU820027741652

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