Vintage Japanese Copper Kettle, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-692

Japanese Copper Kettle Teaware | Decorative Vase & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-692

A sculptural hand-hammered copper kettle with rattan-wrapped handle and a dramatically curved spout -- a rare example of mid-century Japanese craft artistry.

A Japanese copper kettle of this style -- known broadly as a dobin or mizusashi-form vessel -- was crafted for use in the home tea setting, where its graceful silhouette and finely worked surface were as important as its function. This piece stands out for its bold tsuchime (hand-hammered) finish covering the tall cylindrical body, which produces a richly textured surface that catches light beautifully. The sweeping arc handle is wrapped in tightly wound rattan -- a hallmark of fine handcrafted Japanese teaware -- offering both a heat-resistant grip and a warm contrast to the warm copper tone. The dramatically elongated, curved spout arcs outward in an expressive gesture that reflects the mid-century Japanese aesthetic blending traditional metalwork with a more sculptural sensibility. A paper label affixed to the base bears a date notation reading "S61.11.15," suggesting this piece was catalogued or acquired in November 1986, placing it firmly in the late Showa period -- though its construction style is consistent with mid-Showa copper craft traditions.

Today, this vintage Japanese copper kettle is a striking living room accent or entryway statement piece. Its tall, open-top cylindrical body makes it ideal as a bud vase or flower vessel -- a single stem of dried pampas grass or a few branches of cherry blossom would look spectacular set against that hammered copper surface. It also works beautifully as a desktop accent or shelf display in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior, where natural materials and handcrafted objects are prized. For collectors and Japanophiles, it makes a truly unique housewarming gift -- functional, historically grounded, and undeniably beautiful.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Hand-hammered copper body; curved copper spout and looping arc handle with rattan wrapping
• Use: Teaware kettle or hot water pourer for the home tea setting
• Modern Use: Decorative bud vase or flower vessel; living room or entryway accent; shelf display in a Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interior
• Features: Tsuchime (hand-hammered) honeycomb texture across the full body; dramatically elongated curved spout; large looping arc handle with tightly wound rattan grip; open top; flat copper base with original paper label; warm patinated copper finish throughout
• Dimensions: 11"W x 4"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A masterpiece of vintage Japanese copper craft -- this sculptural kettle brings the warmth of hand-hammered metalwork and wabi-sabi beauty into any modern home.

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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