Tea kettle - Iron - Wabi-Sabi侘び寂びBORO
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Description from the seller
This iron tea kettle (chagama) embodies the quiet beauty of time and use, reflecting the Japanese aesthetic of boro, where age, wear, and imperfection are embraced as part of an object’s character. The surface shows a rich, textured patina developed through years of natural aging, while the interior features authentic red rust, a common and valued characteristic in old iron tea kettles.
Its balanced, rounded form and understated lid design suggest a functional yet contemplative object, originally intended for use in traditional tea preparation. Today, it stands as a powerful example of wabi-sabi sensibility, appealing to collectors who appreciate material honesty, history, and the poetic beauty found in deterioration.
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Size
Height: 17 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 20 cm
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Weight
2400 g / 2.4 kg
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Condition
The kettle shows visible red rust on the interior and overall surface wear consistent with age and long-term use, all of which contribute positively to its aesthetic character.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
This iron tea kettle (chagama) embodies the quiet beauty of time and use, reflecting the Japanese aesthetic of boro, where age, wear, and imperfection are embraced as part of an object’s character. The surface shows a rich, textured patina developed through years of natural aging, while the interior features authentic red rust, a common and valued characteristic in old iron tea kettles.
Its balanced, rounded form and understated lid design suggest a functional yet contemplative object, originally intended for use in traditional tea preparation. Today, it stands as a powerful example of wabi-sabi sensibility, appealing to collectors who appreciate material honesty, history, and the poetic beauty found in deterioration.
⸻
Size
Height: 17 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 20 cm
⸻
Weight
2400 g / 2.4 kg
⸻
Condition
The kettle shows visible red rust on the interior and overall surface wear consistent with age and long-term use, all of which contribute positively to its aesthetic character.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2400 g
Title additional information
Wabi-Sabi侘び寂びBORO
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Iron
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
17 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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