Ryūseidō (龍盛堂) - Ryūseidō (龍盛堂) - Tea kettle - Iron - Sakura Mankai (桜満開)
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Nanbu Tekki cast iron kettle in black with a Sakura Mankai design, signed by Ryūseidō, capacity 1,450 ml, dimensions 180 × 213 × 105 mm, weight 1,456 g, in good condition and fully functional.
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Nanbu Tekki (南部鉄瓶) Cast Iron Kettle — "Sakura Mankai" (Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom) Design
A cast iron tetsubin from the Nanbu ironware tradition (南部鉄器), its body fully covered in a dense relief pattern of cherry blossoms in full bloom (桜満開), interspersed with chrysanthemum-like rosettes. A geometric key-fret (raimon) border encircles the shoulder beneath the lid. The domed lid repeats the cherry blossom motif and is fitted with a simple knob finial. A hand-forged arched iron bail handle spans the top, and the piece is signed by the maker Ryūseidō (龍盛堂).
Functional Testing
Filled to full capacity and left standing for 24 hours to check for leaks: no leakage was found. Full capacity measured at 1,450ml.
Condition Description
Sound and fully functional, with an even, stable patina consistent with age and use. No leaks, cracks, or repairs. The relief pattern remains crisp and well-defined throughout.
· Object: Tetsubin (cast iron kettle), Nanbu ironware
· Maker: Ryūseidō (龍盛堂)
· Design: Sakura Mankai (cherry blossoms in full bloom), raimon key-fret border
· Materials: Cast iron
· Dimensions: Depth 166mm / Width 180mm / Height 213mm / Mouth diameter 99mm / Spout depth 105mm
· Capacity: 1,450ml
· Weight: 1,456g
· In Working Order: Yes — tested for leaks, none found
· Condition: Good, stable patina, fully functional
· Origin: Japan (Nanbu region)
Nanbu Tekki (南部鉄瓶) Cast Iron Kettle — "Sakura Mankai" (Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom) Design
A cast iron tetsubin from the Nanbu ironware tradition (南部鉄器), its body fully covered in a dense relief pattern of cherry blossoms in full bloom (桜満開), interspersed with chrysanthemum-like rosettes. A geometric key-fret (raimon) border encircles the shoulder beneath the lid. The domed lid repeats the cherry blossom motif and is fitted with a simple knob finial. A hand-forged arched iron bail handle spans the top, and the piece is signed by the maker Ryūseidō (龍盛堂).
Functional Testing
Filled to full capacity and left standing for 24 hours to check for leaks: no leakage was found. Full capacity measured at 1,450ml.
Condition Description
Sound and fully functional, with an even, stable patina consistent with age and use. No leaks, cracks, or repairs. The relief pattern remains crisp and well-defined throughout.
· Object: Tetsubin (cast iron kettle), Nanbu ironware
· Maker: Ryūseidō (龍盛堂)
· Design: Sakura Mankai (cherry blossoms in full bloom), raimon key-fret border
· Materials: Cast iron
· Dimensions: Depth 166mm / Width 180mm / Height 213mm / Mouth diameter 99mm / Spout depth 105mm
· Capacity: 1,450ml
· Weight: 1,456g
· In Working Order: Yes — tested for leaks, none found
· Condition: Good, stable patina, fully functional
· Origin: Japan (Nanbu region)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1456 g
Title additional information
Sakura Mankai (桜満開)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer/ Brand
Ryūseidō (龍盛堂)
Designer/artist/maker
Ryūseidō (龍盛堂)
Material
Iron
Colour
Black
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
213 mm
Width
180 mm
Depth
105 mm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
Shōwa era (early〜mid 20th century, estimated)
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