Meiji Period

(1868–1912) When the Japanese Tokugawa shogun lost his power in 1868, it ended the Edo Period and the Tokugawa military government (shogunate). The emperor was restored as head of Japan until 1912. It was a time of major political, economic and social reforms that brought Japan out of isolation to modernization and some Westernization, as the Meiji sought to create a country equal to other world powers. Overseas demand for Japanese art began in the Meiji period, Japanese artists began to study western art and there was an expansion of artistic subject, styles and influences that created a new national style.

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    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Lotus Knob, Japan #2007

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    Ht: 8.625”  W: 7.5”  D: 6.5” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    The hand crafted Tetsubin teapot displays simple yet elegant design:  a scalloped top,  gently curved handle,  and short rounded spout, textured surface. The body is  divided in 4 quadrants with meander border designs and the  lid is has tiny diamond shaped  indentations and is topped with a lotus shaped knob. A raised manufacturers seal on the back. Like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has  rust on the bottom which can be removed by boiling green tea inside it, and is thus for display purposes only.

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