Ryubundo (龍文堂 ) - Ryubundo (龍文堂) - Tea kettle - Cast Iron - Arare pattern, copper lid
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Meiji-period Japanese tetsubin (cast iron kettle) by Ryubundo, with an aarare texture body and a brass lid with a decorative spherical finial, measuring 21 cm high, 8.5 cm in diameter, and weighing 1.4 kg, in fair condition and not in working order for decorative use only.
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Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Arare Pattern and Brass Lid, Ryubundo Mark - Meiji Period
Description
A finely cast Meiji-period tetsubin (鉄瓶) bearing the Ryubundo (龍文堂) mark, engraved on the interior of the lid. Ryubundo, a celebrated Kyoto workshop founded in the Edo period, is one of the most recognized names in Japanese cast iron craftsmanship, and signed examples are highly sought after by collectors. The body is covered in an all-over arare (霰) hailstone texture, each raised dot individually applied during casting. The brass lid is fitted with a decorative spherical finial on a flower-petal base, a refined detail consistent with Kyoto workshop tradition.
Object: Tetsubin (cast iron kettle) with brass lid
Maker: Ryubundo (龍文堂造, "made by Ryubundo") — mark engraved on lid interior (based on signature; not independently authenticated)
Materials: Cast iron (body), brass (lid)
Design: Arare (hailstone) relief pattern
Origin: Japan (Kyoto)
Period: Meiji period (late 19th–early 20th century)
Dimensions: Height 21cm, Diameter 8.5cm
Weight: 1,400g
Condition: Good antique condition; natural surface wear; interior shows age-appropriate patina and surface rust — recommended for decorative use only
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan
Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Arare Pattern and Brass Lid, Ryubundo Mark - Meiji Period
Description
A finely cast Meiji-period tetsubin (鉄瓶) bearing the Ryubundo (龍文堂) mark, engraved on the interior of the lid. Ryubundo, a celebrated Kyoto workshop founded in the Edo period, is one of the most recognized names in Japanese cast iron craftsmanship, and signed examples are highly sought after by collectors. The body is covered in an all-over arare (霰) hailstone texture, each raised dot individually applied during casting. The brass lid is fitted with a decorative spherical finial on a flower-petal base, a refined detail consistent with Kyoto workshop tradition.
Object: Tetsubin (cast iron kettle) with brass lid
Maker: Ryubundo (龍文堂造, "made by Ryubundo") — mark engraved on lid interior (based on signature; not independently authenticated)
Materials: Cast iron (body), brass (lid)
Design: Arare (hailstone) relief pattern
Origin: Japan (Kyoto)
Period: Meiji period (late 19th–early 20th century)
Dimensions: Height 21cm, Diameter 8.5cm
Weight: 1,400g
Condition: Good antique condition; natural surface wear; interior shows age-appropriate patina and surface rust — recommended for decorative use only
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan
Details
Specific region of origin
Kyoto
Weight
1400 g
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Arare pattern, copper lid
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer/ Brand
Ryubundo (龍文堂 )
Designer/artist/maker
Ryubundo (龍文堂)
Material
Cast Iron
Colour
Brown
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
21 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
9 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated period
1850-1900
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