Japanese Miniature Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Display Nanbu Tekki T119 straw 7 cm long x 6

7 cm long x 6 cm wide x 2

Outside: 15 x 25 x 13 cm

small size

8 cm long x 5 cm wide x 8

Orange and gold

Japanese Miniature Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Display Nanbu Tekki T119 straw 7 cm long x 6Vintage 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