Description:

East Asia, Japan, Meiji, ca. late 19th century CE. A wonderful pair of two iron tea kettles, both with flat, circular bases, tubular spouts, discoid lids with central knobs, and sizable handles that arch above them. Presenting in a cool hue of charcoal grey, the first possesses a globular body that tapers towards the rim forming a steeply sloped shoulder. The exterior of the lovely vessel is adorned with an intricate motif of risen dots with a top band of maze-like square designs near the rim and a dotted border around the lid. Alternatively, the other tea kettle boasts a rich hue of russet and a trapezoidal body. While this lovely vessel is also decorated with raised dots and a maze-like square motif near its rim, it is further adorned by a central band of a vegetal design. The bodies of both beautiful vessels dramatically taper near their bases. Size of largest: 9" in diameter x 10.75" H (22.9 cm x 27.3 cm)

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, collection, USA; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000

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#163053

  • Condition: Maker's marks on base of both, though illegible due to surface wear. Handle of one pot is detached. Light softening of detail. Abraded areas commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with rich patina throughout.

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