Antique Japanese Iron Kettle, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-120 (26M-120-1)

Japanese Tetsubin Iron Kettle with Furo Stand | Antique Tea Ceremony Set & Wabi-Sabi Decor, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-120-1

A rare two-piece cast iron tetsubin and furo ensemble, hand-textured and relief-decorated with Mt. Fuji and a galloping horse motif.

A tetsubin is a traditional Japanese cast iron water kettle used in the chado (tea ceremony) to boil water for preparing tea. This compact antique example is presented as a complete set: a squat, wide-bellied tetsubin with a flat cast iron lid and a pair of small ring handles, resting inside a matching domed furo -- a portable iron brazier that cradles the kettle above a charcoal fire. The kettle body is decorated with low-relief imagery that appears to depict Mt. Fuji flanked by pine motifs on one side and a spirited galloping horse on the other -- classic auspicious symbols in Japanese craft. The pebbled iron skin, known as arare (hailstone) texture, is characteristic of the finest Japanese antique ironwork and speaks to the handcrafted tradition of foundries in regions such as Iwate and Yamagata. Together, the set embodies the restrained beauty and meditative ritual at the heart of Japanese tea culture.

In a modern home, this tetsubin and furo set makes an exceptional living room accent or Japandi-style display piece -- its deep matte black finish and sculptural silhouette pair beautifully with natural stone, raw linen, and aged wood surfaces. Displayed on a coffee table or entryway shelf, it brings an immediate wabi-sabi aesthetic that is both grounded and refined. The furo base doubles as a stylish small planter or catch-all bowl when separated, while the kettle itself can serve as a dramatic incense holder or a decorative desk accent. A distinctive housewarming gift or collector's piece, it suits anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese antique teaware with genuine historical presence.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Cast iron throughout -- kettle body, lid, ring handles, and furo brazier base
• Use: Boiling water for the Japanese tea ceremony (chado); the furo brazier cradles the tetsubin over a charcoal heat source
• Modern Use: Wabi-sabi living room or entryway display; decorative incense or small plant holder; unique housewarming gift for collectors and Japanophiles
• Features: Two-piece set (tetsubin kettle with removable flat lid and ring handles, plus matching domed furo brazier); classic arare pebble-texture surface on both pieces; low-relief decoration featuring Mt. Fuji, pine, and galloping horse motifs on the kettle body; open side aperture on the furo for ash access; all three components (furo top, furo base, kettle, and lid) separate for easy cleaning and display
• Dimensions: 7"W x 7"D x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A masterpiece of Japanese antique ironwork -- this tetsubin and furo set brings the quiet discipline of chado and the enduring beauty of hand-cast iron into any modern interior.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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