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Japanese Tetsubin

“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot or Tetsubin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition. It would make a great display
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Kettle with Iron Tetsubin : Calabash Design 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
this item are called 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot (Tetsubin) of Square Form with Anchor & Sword, Signed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Japanese cast iron teapot or tetsubin of cube form with anchor chain handle, one side
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Hexagon' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it as decoration. Do
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Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it as decoration. Do
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

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Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an induction plate. Also we can use it as decoration. Do
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

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Modernist Japanese Tetsubin Low Iron Bowl, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Japanese Tetsubin low iron bowl. Solid iron with a nice patina. Made in Japan label on
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Located in Monterey, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Located in Monterey, CA
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Located in Monterey, CA
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Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has a Floral Motif in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Hollow Fukurobari Iron
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Japanese Tetsubin with Wado Kaichin Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
With a short spout and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Iron, Bronze

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots
Located in Chicago, IL
A collection of six 19th century Japanese cast iron pots (four for boiling water, and a pair for
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Japanese Tetsubin with Peach Blossom and Fruit
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with flowering blossoms and fruit of the peach tree, this Japanese teapot was used to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Japanese Tetsubin with Woven Texture, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with an irregular, textured surface, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Paris, FR
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Tea Sets

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Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with an irregular, textured surface and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot
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Iron

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Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tetsubin Japanese iron kettle in perfect antique condition. It would make a great display
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Poetic Landscape, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With a short spout and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Red Lacquer Lid, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Iron

Japanese Edo Period Iron Tetsubin Tea Pot Kettle with Turtle Motif Decoration
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a truly rare and uniquely decorated and designed Edo period tetsubin. The detail and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Iron

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Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a finely cast traditional iron teapot -tetsubin- with a deep relief samurai horse carving
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
Tetsubin with Gilt Lacquered Top
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in South Burlington, VT
, featuring a Japanese tea pot tetsubin, signed. Dimensions: 16 inches wide and 78 inches length. Hand
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Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has silver inlay, Ihada texture with a bronze lid and a hollow Fukurobari
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Silver, Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Kettle Japan Meiji Dragon Bas-Relief Signed
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has a Signed Lid, Swirling Dragon in Bas-Relief with Bronze Lid and Solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Bronze, Iron

Tetsubin Iron Bronze Brown Water Kettle Japan Meiji Signed Snow Pattern
Located in Monterey, CA
This Japanese Tetsubin has a signed Body, Fine Arare Hailstone Pattern with Bronze Lid and Hollow
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

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Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot with Cloisonné Lid
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This Japanese "tetsubin" teapot--decorated with an attractive uniform dotted surface, a cloisonné
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Iron

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Japanese Tetsubin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese tetsubin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and bronze, every Japanese tetsubin was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese tetsubin, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese tetsubin, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Japanese Tetsubin?

Prices for a Japanese tetsubin start at $389 and top out at $4,080 with the average selling for $880.