A cast blackened iron kettle 鉄瓶 (tetsubin) with a rounded body covered in a dense raised hailstone pattern 霰 (arare). The shoulder is encircled by a key-fret border. The fitted iron lid is surmounted by a naturalistically modelled pine cone-shaped knop. Above is a fixed ‘warabite’ -shaped loop handle. Beside the spout is a raised three-character maker’s inscription. Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 19 cm. Period: Japan - mid-Shôwa period (mid-20th century). In very good antique condition with light oxidation and traces of wear consistent with age and use. The kettle has been water-tested and showed no leakage. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.