Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Ceiling Lights whether used in the kitchen

whether used in the kitchen as a display for bowls/plates

like this one

At the opening: W & D - 15cm

This is a stunning example of a Chinese jardiniere

The dimensions for this jar are as follows: H - 33cm

Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Ceiling Lights whether used in the kitchenHere 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