Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Tea Ceremony Nanbu Tekki T122 floral Lady is holding a sword

Lady is holding a sword

Chip on one plate

5 x 13 x 12

Packed weight: 147 grams

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Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Tea Ceremony Nanbu Tekki T122 floral Lady is holding a swordAntique Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle This is an antique Japanese miniature Nambu tekki cast iron kettle, or Tetsubin. It has a textured design on the outside with subtle banding and a simple handle. The handle is movable, and the lid is heavy and has a decorative floral finial ball at the top. 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