Vintage Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle

This is a vintage Japanese small Nambu Tekki cast iron kettle, or Tetsubin. It has a chrysanthemum (kiku) pattern throughout with bamboo leaf and plum blossom accents. The handle is simple and movable and there is a removable aluminum strainer insert for tea leaves. The inside of the pot is coated to prevent rust. There is a raised marking on the side that states this piece as nanbu (南部).
Tetsubin began to be used in tea ceremonies in the late Edo period. Efficacy: Boiling water in an iron kettle makes the water milder and tastier, as well as providing iron to nourish the body.

• Brown, black
• Iron, aluminum
• C1980
• Item weight: 1035 grams
• Packed weight: 1400 grams
• Approx. 16 cm long x 13 cm wide x 15 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Marks and discolorations. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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