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Japanese Meiji Cast Iron Sake Kettle Choshi Lacquer Lid browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1900: item # 1125922
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| Japanese cast iron sake kettle (choshi) with the characteristic flattened spout decorated in low relief on one side with prunus blossoms and on the other side with bamboo. The wooden lid is covered with stippled lacquer. These iron kettles were used to heat sake during the cold winter months. Flower form finial. Meiji period (19th century). Measures about 7 3/4" to the top of the handle and about 9 1/2" across to the tip of the spout. The kettle is in very good overall condition. There are losses to the lacquer on the lid. | ||||||||||||||
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