Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle 1 Artwork It was handmade from solid

It was handmade from solid Chinese elm and has a simple

It was created through the art of Batik and has been hand-woven to create the beautiful intricate patterns that can be seen throughout

rectangular piece of antique Japanese Boro textile

flat bottom that rises gently into a flared

it is made from an Indian hardwood

Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle 1 Artwork It was handmade from solidHere 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