Japanese Cast Iron Kettle teapot rare 南部鐵器 For Sale

Item Description:

This classic vintage Japanese cast iron kettle (Tetsubin) showcases a robust, traditional form topped with an arched iron handle.

• Design & Motif: The lower body is decorated with elegant, low-relief bamboo leaves (Take), symbolizing strength and flexibility in Japanese culture. The shoulder and lid outer rim are framed by a delicate band of raised dots (Arare style texture). The lid is finished with a rustic, uniquely sculpted finial resembling a bamboo shoot or natural stone (Tsumami).

• Finish & Condition: Exhibits a warm, rich aged-iron patina with a nicely textured surface. Overall in very good vintage condition with no cracks or leaks.

• Usage & Display: A timeless piece blending understated elegance with classic tea ceremony motifs, perfect for daily use or display.

• Grade : Very good

  Handmade vintage cast iron items naturally carry signs of age, minor surface oxidation, or historical use. These are characteristics of the antique ware, not defects. Measurements are taken by hand, so please allow a tolerance of approximately 0.3 cm. Please read the condition notes above together with all photographs.

  • Attribution follows the signature on the accompanying box and the information supplied with the piece. It has not been examined by an independent authentication service and is offered as described above. Please ask any questions before buying - we are happy to send additional photographs on request.

    • SIZE / CAPACITY

    • Height (to top of handle): Approx.23.2cm

    • Diameter: Approx.18 cm

    • Shipping is included in the item price for every destination.All parcels are sent with full tracking from Hong Kong.

      • WHERE WE SHIP AND HOW

      • United StatesSent by SpeedPAK or DHL / UPS / FedEx on DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. All import duties and taxes are prepaid by us and already included in the item price. You will not be asked for any further payment on delivery.

      • European Union and United KingdomSent by SpeedPAK or courier service with full tracking.For orders above EUR 150, import VAT and duties are payable by the buyer at customs clearance.

      • Australia, Canada, Japan and the rest of AsiaSent by SpeedPAK or tracked airmail. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are the buyer\'s responsibility.

      • Rest of the worldSent by tracked airmail. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are the buyer\'s responsibility.

      • HANDLING TIME

      Dispatched within 1 business day of cleared payment, Monday to Friday. We do not ship on weekends or Hong Kong public holidays.

      • ESTIMATED DELIVERY

        United States 7 - 12 business daysEurope / United Kingdom 8 - 15 business daysAustralia / Canada 7 - 15 business daysRest of the world 12 - 25 business days

      These are carrier estimates and exclude any delay at customs.

      • Every item is securely wrapped in protective layers, packed with internal void fill and double-boxed to withstand international transit. Where a tomobako is included, it is wrapped separately inside the outer carton.

        • PLEASE NOTE

        • We ship only to the address registered on . If you need a different address, please update it on before ordering.

        • An express courier upgrade is available on request. Please message us before purchase.

        • We declare the full value of every shipment and do not mark items as \"gifts\", as this is prohibited by customs regulations.

        • RETURNS AND REFUNDS

        • We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, for any reason.

        • Please message us before sending anything back so that we can arrange the return properly. Returns sent without prior contact may be delayed.

        • Items must be returned in their original condition, together with the original wooden box (tomobako) and all packing materials.

        • Return postage is paid by the buyer. The original outbound shipping cost, which is included in the item price, is not refundable on a change-of-mind return.

        • Refunds are issued within 2 business days of the returned item arriving and being checked.

        • DAMAGED IN TRANSIT

        Cast iron items are heavy and delicate in their own way, and we pack accordingly, but accidents do happen. If your parcel arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photographs of:

        1. the outer carton,

        2. the internal packing as you found it,

        3. the item and the damage.We will arrange a partial refund or a full refund at your choice (as unique vintage items cannot be replaced). Please keep all packing materials until the claim is settled.

        • NOT AS DESCRIBED

        If any item differs from our description, message us first. We will resolve it and cover the return postage ourselves in that case.