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Exceptional Japan Kyoto Tetsubin, Kibundo. Circa 1880.
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Exceptional Japan Kyoto Tetsubin, Kibundo. Circa 1880.

19th century
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Extremely rare and fine Tetsubin, with finely crafted vine handle and Murashido lid. Circa 1880. Original important masterpiece.

Kibundo is one of the most famous among Kyoto antique tetsubin, Japan cast iron kettle tracking back to the Edo-period. This masterpiece was produced in early Kibundo. Body chop: Full stylized square four-Kanji seal.

Bottom chop: Large nine-Kanji seal impress of "The crafts-mans contact address: Eastern Biwa lakeside of Japan".

Finest quality: Lost -wax casting process: one mold one tetsubin. This beautifully crafted Japanese tetsubin, with fine Vine handle, features a richly textured cast iron body adorned with intricate relief designs, showcasing traditional artistry. Its graceful spout and sturdy arched handle highlight both elegance and utility. Originally used for heating water for tea, this piece embodies the harmony of form and function central to Japanese tea culture.

A stunning piece. Provenence - Invoice dated 1998; Silk road Gallery, Hawaii.

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm (including handle)

Height: 10cm (excluding handle)

Width: 17cm

Depth: 18cm (including spout)

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin to the 1880s.

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SA1185213
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D:09009
Description
Extremely rare and fine Tetsubin, with finely crafted vine handle and Murashido lid. Circa 1880. Original important masterpiece.
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Kibundo is one of the most famous among Kyoto antique tetsubin, Japan cast iron kettle tracking back to the Edo-period.
Dragoncharger Antiques

This masterpiece was produced in early Kibundo. Body chop: Full stylized square four-Kanji seal.

fig 1. A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial.
fig 1. Exceptional Japan Kyoto Tetsubin, Kibundo. Circa 1880.

Bottom chop: Large nine-Kanji seal impress of "The crafts-mans contact address: Eastern Biwa lakeside of Japan".

Finest quality: Lost -wax casting process: one mold one tetsubin. This beautifully crafted Japanese tetsubin, with fine Vine handle, features a richly textured cast iron body adorned with intricate relief designs, showcasing traditional artistry. Its graceful spout and sturdy arched handle highlight both elegance and utility. Originally used for heating water for tea, this piece embodies the harmony of form and function central to Japanese tea culture.

A stunning piece. Provenence - Invoice dated 1998; Silk road Gallery, Hawaii.

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm (including handle)

Height: 10cm (excluding handle)

Width: 17cm

Depth: 18cm (including spout)

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185213
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09009
Dragoncharger Antiques
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Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Archive I A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial.

Exceptional Japan Kyoto Tetsubin, Kibundo. Circa 1880.

Archive II A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial. View II
Archive III A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial. View III
Archive IV A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial. View IV
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A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial.
Exceptional Japan Kyoto Tetsubin, Kibundo. Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1185213
A cast iron Japanese tetsubin kettle featuring a relief-textured body, a sculpted overhead branch-shaped handle, and a patinated bronze lid with a bud finial.
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FAQs

A tetsubin is a traditional Japanese cast iron water kettle historically used for boiling water during tea ceremonies and heating living spaces. Originating in the seventeenth century, high-status examples from the Meiji period often featured decorative relief work and bronze lids.

Kyoto tetsubin were crafted using sand-casting techniques with hand-carved clay moulds, giving each piece a unique textured surface. The lids were frequently made of copper or bronze with lotus bud finials, accompanied by sculpted metal overhead handles.

Authentic Meiji period tetsubin feature fine high-relief hand-carved detail, bronze or brass lids often carrying workshop signatures under the rim, and naturalistic patination. Look for signs of hand-casting, such as slight seam irregularities and original forge marks.

Place the tetsubin on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf as a focal sculptural object. Pair it with minimalist ceramic vessels or botanical arrangements to complement its organic texture.

Keep the iron surface completely dry and free from moisture to prevent active rust formation. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid abrasive polishes or water immersion.
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