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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED MEIJI ERA c. 1890 CAST IRON TEA POT TETSUBIN CHOSHI

$ 87.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Primary Material: Iron
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Black
  • Featured Refinements: Tetsubin
  • Region of Origin: Japan

    Description

    This is an antique Japanese Meiji Era (c. 1890)
    tetsubin
    (iron tea pot) or
    choshi
    . Quite large and heavy, i
    t is made of cast iron and has a raised hail pellet design around the middle (see pictures).
    The raised hail pellet design helped to retain heat for longer periods after removed from the fire.
    The iron lid has a pine cone finial
    on the top (see picture 4). The handle has a twist design (see picture 5).
    It is made of very thick iron to hold the heat longer.  It has a raised signature,
    Sangishi Doh
    (store) (see picture 6).
    The pot is made of very thick iron and weighs 3 lbs 8 oz.
    It measures 6 1/2" (17 cm) in diameter
    not including the handle or spout by  4" tall (10 cm) and 8" tall with the handle (20 cm)  and holds about one quart of liquid.
    Having been in storage for over 130 years, with exception of sign of past use,
    it remains in
    fine
    condition
    .
    You'll love it,
    I guarantee it
    .........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for no questions asked refund within 30 days
    of receipt.
    Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.