A Rare Pair of Iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century

Lot #222 - A Rare Pair of Iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Art, Asian, Jewels
Sale Date:

16 Oct 2016 ~ 11am
Lot #:

222
Lot Description:

A Rare Pair of Iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century
trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved & molded decoration, the lids with a great wave & water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry mark to base, a paulownia wood storage box [3]
H 18, L 20 cm
Provenance:

Collection of a former Australian Diplomat
Notes:

Matching teapots/kettles sometimes used for pouring sake at wedding celebrations.
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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