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A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period,…
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Sydney
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16-Oct-2016
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A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century, trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved & molded decoration, the lids with a great wave & water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry mark to base, a paulownia wood storage box [3], height 18, length 20 cm. Provenance: collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Other Notes: matching teapots/kettles sometimes used for pouring sake at wedding celebrations
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