Old water kettles

[Dan tsuba]

This may be interesting and fun!

 

So, how about sharing pictures of Edo period water kettles with some amazing motifs?

 

I found this one described below (pictures attached).

 

“Rare Signed Edo Period Japanese Iron Tetsubin Tea Kettle! This wonderful early Japanese iron kettle is decorated with relief leaves and berries around the body and on the lid, the lid having a figural berry finial. It is signed with a three character mark to the right of the spout. It dates from the Edo period and measures approximately 8 + 5/8 inche tall to the top of the handle (4 + ¼ to the rim of the lid) by 8 inches across including the spout. It is in excellent condition with a rich patina, as can be seen in the photos.”

 

From this website-

 

https://www.worthpoi...nese-iron-1809543934

 

[Dan tsuba]

Who knew?  I was researching Edo period cast iron water kettles on the internet and found some interesting stuff.

 

So besides cast-iron water kettles (tetsubin) the Japanese kettle makers also made cast iron items to pour sake.

 

Those items were called Chosi.

 

Below are two websites that show and describe Edo period Chosi.

 

They have some nice and interesting motifs on them.

 

Interesting stuff!

 

So, I guess we could include Chosi on this thread also!

 

https://www.trocader...do-1750-relief-Ebisu

 

https://japaneseanti...%AD%90-sake-kettles/

 

[sabi]

A bit older than Edo (early 15th C.), but this one from the Tokyo National Museum blew me away.  One of the most revered examples known and it was a privilege to see. 

 

[Andi B.]

I can show you a tetsubin with a crab in low relief...

[Kantaro]