Edo Period Japanese Cast Iron Kettle with Bamboo Mats Z Originally part of a traditional

Originally part of a traditional village home

Date/Period: Late 19th €“ early 20th century

friction softens the lac which then coats the surface of the wood

and original iron hardware with a wonderfully rustic patina

Edo Period Japanese Cast Iron Kettle with Bamboo Mats Z Originally part of a traditionalThis rustic Japanese cast iron kettle dates to the Edo period and embodies the understated beauty and functional craftsmanship of traditional Japanese tea culture. Beautifully hand cast with a gently flattened rounded form, the kettle features a textured iron surface and an elegant arched handle that has developed a rich natural patina over time. One side of the kettle is decorated with a subtle relief carving of a fish, adding a symbolic and