Japanese Teapot Cover Iron Cast Handle Nanbu Relief Marked Meiji Period 20th C

£145.00

Inventory Code: INV4463

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Japanese Teapot Cover Iron Cast Handle Nanbu Relief Marked Meiji Period 20th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4463

Object: Teapot

Material: Cast Iron

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Style

Date: Early 20th Century

Decoration: Dense raised hobnail relief pattern with arched iron handle

Mark: Cast mark to base and JAPAN mark inside cover

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 5.5 in / 14.0 cm

Width: 6.3 in / 16.0 cm

Depth: 5.5 in / 14.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – General age-related wear, surface oxidation, and use marks. Handle and cover present. No major damage observed from the photographs. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A Japanese cast iron teapot in the Nanbu style with a richly textured hobnail surface.

The rounded body is fitted with a tall swing handle and a short pouring spout.

The matching cover features a decorative knop and steam vent.

Marked JAPAN to the underside of the cover and with an impressed character mark to the base.

An attractive and functional example of traditional Japanese ironwork.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Nanbu ironware became internationally popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its durability and distinctive textured surfaces.

Japanese cast iron teapots remain highly collectible for both display and practical use, reflecting a long tradition of skilled metalworking craftsmanship.

NOTES

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