Vintage Japanese Kettle — Iron (SKU: 25D-452-1) -

Vintage Japanese Iron Kettle - 1930s Showa Era (25D-452-1)

SKU:
25D-452-1
$180.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Kettle, Iron, Showa Era (SKU 25D-452-1)

Rustic Showa-era tetsubin with hammered texture and fern-like relief

This compact vintage Japanese iron kettle, or tetsubin, showcases the quiet strength of Showa-period metalwork. The cylindrical body flares gently at the base, resting on a rounded foot that recalls traditional hearth kettles used over the irori. A forged swing handle arches gracefully above the lid, its surface left intentionally irregular to celebrate the hand of the maker.

The richly patinated iron is animated by a subtle all-over hammered texture and vertical fern-like motifs in low relief, giving the piece a natural, wabi-sabi presence. Whether displayed in a chashitsu tea room or used as an accent in a contemporary interior, this vintage Japanese iron kettle brings an authentic sense of age, warmth, and craftsmanship to any setting.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (circa 20th century)
  • Material: Cast iron
  • Use: Traditional water kettle for tea or decorative display
  • Features: Swing handle, textured surface, fern-like relief pattern, domed footed base, original fitted lid with sculpted finial
  • Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 9"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and minor surface wear

A characterful Showa-era tetsubin for collectors of Japanese tea ware and refined wabi-sabi interiors.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
6" Diameter x 9"H