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FUJITA TAKAYASU: A VERY LARGE (42.5 CM) IRON NAMBU TEKKI YONEZAWA FUJI-SHAPED TETSUBIN (TEA KETTLE) WITH MARU NI MOKKO MON
Lot 42 - JPN1225
By Fujita Takayasu, signed Takayasu and sealed Tachibana
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period
Of large, flared form with a curved, upturned spout and arched handle, the body finely cast in iron and decorated in relief with a profusion of cherry blossoms (sakura). To the center of each side appears a prominent maru ni mokko mon. The lid is similarly adorned with fine floral motifs and surmounted by a small knop. Signed TAKAYASU and sealed TACHIBANA to the body.
LENGTH 32 cm, HEIGHT 42.5 cm (incl. handle)
WEIGHT 7.3 kg
Provenance: From an old German private collection, acquired after 1950.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and casting irregularities.
Nambu Tekki is a renowned tradition of cast ironwork from Iwate Prefecture, developed under the Nambu clan during the Edo period. Celebrated for its tetsubin (tea kettles) and chagama (tea ceremony kettles), it is prized for refined forms, intricate surface textures, and a distinctive black patina that deepens with use. Each piece is meticulously cast using hand-carved molds and precise heating techniques, producing exceptional durability and a smooth, rust-resistant interior that enhances the flavor of boiled water. Beyond tea utensils, Nambu Tekki historically encompassed daily wares and temple bells.
Museum comparison:
Compare a closely related nambu tekki fuji-shaped tetsubin by the same artist, Fujita Takayasu, in the Collection of the Kyoto Women’s University.
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