Vintage Japanese Kettle — Iron (SKU: 25D-428-4) - 1

Vintage Japanese Iron Kettle - 1950s Showa Era (25D-428-4)

SKU:
25D-428-4
$170.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 6 3/4" Diameter x 7 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Kettle, Iron, 1950s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-428-4)

Classic tetsubin form with a rich Showa-era patina and understated rustic charm.

This vintage Japanese iron kettle, or tetsubin, presents a handsome rounded silhouette with a textured cast-iron surface and an arched handle. The lid, spout, and fittings show the restrained simplicity often admired in traditional Japanese ware, making it as appealing for display as for collecting.

The kettle retains a strong sense of age, with deep brown rust-toned patina, a fitted metal lid, and a compact form well suited to tea room aesthetics. Its tactile surface and functional shape reflect the enduring beauty of Japanese ironwork from the Showa period.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, 1950s
  • Material: Cast iron with metal lid
  • Use: Water heating, tea service, and display
  • Features: Rounded tetsubin form, textured surface, arched handle, side spout, fitted lid, maker’s mark on base
  • Dimensions: 6 3/4" Diameter x 7 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A fine piece for lovers of Japanese tea ware, wabi-sabi character, and authentic vintage iron craftsmanship.

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 3/4" Diameter x 7 1/2"H