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Japanese Bronze & Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Kettle - Type: Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Materials: Bronze, Cast Iron Markings & Inscriptions: Signed on the underside of the lid Date: Late 19th / early 20th century Maker: Meiji / Taisho Description: A Japanese cast iron tea kettle, or Tetsubin, with relief calligraphic decoration. Condition: 6” H to top of finial x 6” Dia body, 6.5” W including spout; 8.5” H including handle. Rust; cracked around the base.