Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle 1 Artwork We have newly restored it

We have newly restored it to a very high standard

It was handmade from solid Chinese elm and has a simple

The dimensions are as follows: H - 36cm

flat bottom that rises gently into a flared

forming a striped pattern with multiple colours including indigo

Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle 1 Artwork We have newly restored itHere we have a traditional Japanese Nanbu Tekki (tetsubin) cast iron kettle, from the Iwate prefecture. And dates from the Showa period. Handcrafted from high quality cast iron, a tradition which dates back over 400 years, this specific model is an Iwachu Tetsu Kyusu Sakura. This beautiful kettle has a rounded body adorned with a dense relief moulded pattern, specifically Sakura (cherry blossom or pine needle), which are classic motifs in Japanese art