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A Japanese Iron Tea Kettle w/Imperial Kiku Mons browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Tea Articles: Pre 1900: item # 796039 Please refer to our stock # ICHI 1452 when inquiring.
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A late Edo to early Meiji iron tetsubin (teapot) cast with a rough surface on which are several groupings - a total of nine - in low relief of the Imperial sixteen petal mon. The small lid is made of a lightweight copper/bronze alloy and is topped with a roseate shaped knopf. The tetsubin measures 8 ½” from the tip of the spout to the back of the pot. The main body is 5 ½” diameter and the piece stands 6 ¼” high from the top of the handle to the bottom of the piece. It is in fine condition with no chips or cracks and excellent patina. We date it to the late Edo to early Meiji period circa 1830-1870. The top has a design of a sixteen petal chrysanthemum) the Imperial Mon called “Kiku”. The Kiku is the Imperial Seal of Japan and is called "Kiku No Gomon" which, literally, means "Noble Symbol of Chrysanthemum" or "Imperial Seal of Chrysanthemum". The Imperial Seal is used by members of the Japanese Imperial family. As in the past, modern mon are not regulated by any law, with the exception of the imperial chrysanthemum. |
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