Vintage Japanese Tetsubin Iron Kettle - 1960s Showa Era (25D-070)
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Vintage Japanese Tetsubin Iron Kettle - 1960s Showa Era (25D-070)
Vintage Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, Iron, 1960s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-070)
Compact ribbed tetsubin with circular finial and tall swing handle
This vintage Japanese iron kettle, or tetsubin, features a beautifully balanced, low-slung body with softly ribbed bands that catch the light across its dark, mottled surface. The tall, arched handle and simple circular lid finial give the piece a refined, almost architectural silhouette that sits elegantly on a chabudai or modern tea table alike.
Cast in heavy iron with a textured exterior, this kettle embodies the understated aesthetic of mid-Showa design—functional, honest, and quietly decorative. Whether used as a working iron teapot or displayed as part of a Japanese tea ceremony vignette, it brings a sense of warmth and authenticity to any interior.
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Showa period (circa 1960s)
- Material: Cast iron
- Use: Traditional tetsubin for heating water or as a decorative tea ceremony accent
- Features: Ribbed body; textured surface; tall swing handle; round ring finial; classic vintage Japanese iron kettle form
- Dimensions: 5 1/2" Diameter x 8.5"H
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate patina
A characterful Showa-era iron kettle that adds depth and authenticity to any Japanese-inspired space.
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.
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