Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative It would have been used

It would have been used to carry rice when working on the paddy fields

we have the middle compartment (Hikidashi) used to store varying denominations of currency

Dimensions:  W - 47cm

not only was it an expensive dye

An antique Japanese boro indigo panel is a unique and beautiful piece of textile art that is sure to be a conversation starter in any home

Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative It would have been usedHere we have a beautiful Japanese Tetsubins (iron kettle) more specifically a Choshi sake kettle dating back to the late Meiji (1890) to the early Showa Era (1930). This kettle illustrates the traditional arare (hailstone) pattern which is characterised by a textured, dimple surface alongside the handcrafted metal handle and flat brass lid with a green glass bead. Traditional uncoated Tetsubins are intended for boiling water only as this process is