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A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period,…
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Sydney
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20-Aug-2017
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A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century, trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved and molded decoration, the lids with a great wave and water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry mark to base, a paulownia wood storage box [3], height 18 cm, length, 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Other Notes: Ceremonial matching kettles were often used for sake at wedding celebrations.
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Oriental: Zother