A late 19th Century Iron Tetsubin (kettle) with Inlaid decoration of Tanuki

A late 19th Century Iron Tetsubin (kettle) with Inlaid decoration of Tanuki.

From our collection of Meiji-era Metalware, this 19th century Japanese Iron Tetsubin tea kettle with a Bronze lid.

This Tetsubin features a gold and silver inlaid design of a seated Tanuki (Racoon Dog). He sits among the grass under moonlit sky and bangs on his distended stomach creating the mysterious Pom Poko sounds.

The handle of the tetsubin is made from rolled iron and has a worn gold and silver inlay. The lid is made of bronze with a lotus flower knob. 

This is very likely to be the original lid, tetsubin lids were often made of bronze by different artists to the ones who made the bodies of the pots. 

Lid signed Ryubundo. Offered in good condition as shown in the photographs. Please contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance