Japanese Miniature Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Display Nanbu Tekki T119 lacquer kanji meaning: 17th memorial service

kanji meaning: 17th memorial service

the backside is white with a floral plum and cherry blossom pattern while the front is largely gold with some red in the back spaces

Rectangle shaped

Design: Buddhist chant Amida-kyo

Japanese Miniature Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Display Nanbu Tekki T119 lacquer kanji meaning: 17th memorial serviceVintage Japanese Miniature Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle This is a vintage Japanese miniature Nambu tekki cast iron kettle, or Tetsubin. It has a dotted "arare" pattern throughout with a simple handle. The handle is movable. Tetsubin began to be used in tea ceremonies in the late Edo period. Efficacy: Boiling water in an iron kettle makes the water milder and tastier, as well as providing iron to nourish the body. Brown Iron C1950 Item weight: 189