Lot # 30 - Meiji Era Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Chrysanthemum Relief Art

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Start Date/Time: 09-Jul-2025 5:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 17-Jul-2025 6:29:00 PM
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Meiji Era Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Chrysanthemum Relief Art

This traditional Japanese tetsubin represents the refined craftsmanship of the Meiji period tea ceremony culture. The cast iron vessel features comprehensive floral relief decoration across its entire surface, with intricate chrysanthemum and botanical motifs that demonstrate skilled artisan casting techniques. The bulbous form sits on small feet and includes a fitted lid with decorative knob finial featuring a scalloped base design. The rattan-wrapped double-arch handle shows traditional binding methods and appropriate age-related wear consistent with authentic vintage pieces. The spout displays seamless integration with the body and maintains the decorative relief work throughout functional areas. The interior exhibits the characteristic dark patina of properly seasoned tetsubin, while the exterior shows uniform aging that highlights the raised relief patterns naturally. This piece exemplifies the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of combining functional design with artistic expression, representing the cultural significance of tea ceremony traditions during Japan's modernization period.

Created during Japan's Meiji period (1868-1912), this tetsubin reflects the era when traditional Japanese crafts flourished alongside cultural modernization. The comprehensive decorative treatment and quality construction techniques indicate this was produced for tea ceremony use rather than everyday utility.

Materials: Cast iron with natural patina, rattan handle wrapping


Measurements:

Pot alone: 4" around and 4"H

Pot with Spout and Handle: 6"L x 6 1/2"H


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