Lot #200 - A Rare Pair of Iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of Art | August
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Sale Date:20 Aug 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:200
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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:The Collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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Notes:Ceremonial matching kettles were often used for sake at wedding celebrations.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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