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An iron water kettle (tetsubin). Early 20th century

Auction 1112 - overview Cologne
16.06.2018, 11:00 - Japan
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
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An iron water kettle (tetsubin). Early 20th century

An iron water kettle (tetsubin), the body decorated in high relief with a waterfall, bridge and thatched huts on one side and thatched huts under a full moon on the other. Loose handle with silver inlays and a bronze lid with a bud-shaped knob. Early 20th century.
Height with handle 22.8 cm

Provenance

Collection Heinz-Jürgen Cordes (22.12.1928 - 22.5.2017), Munich, acquired in the years between 1983 and 1995