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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 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 into clay or sand molds, the kettle has a rustic texture in pleasing contrast to its unusual angular form and incised lid, which bears a knob in the shape of a lotus bud...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

“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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Iron

Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and refined, these petite bronze cups are simply formed with gently curved sides and a short footed base. The pair dates to the 19th century or earlier and would have been us...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Silver

20th Century Japanese Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, Konoike, circa 1900
By Konoike
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver large seven-piece tea and coffee service on tray, comprising: a teapot, a coffee pot, a kettle on stand, a cream jug, a...
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Silver

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