Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023
Lot 854
A JAPANESE INLAID CAST-IRON TETSUBIN (TEA KETTLE) AND COVER BY THE SEIJUDO COMPANY
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2394
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Description
A JAPANESE INLAID CAST-IRON TETSUBIN (TEA KETTLE) AND COVER BY THE SEIJUDO COMPANY
MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY
The flat circular body decorated with chidori (plovers) flying above crashing waves on a rough ishime ground; the tall bail handle inlaid in silver with a peony and scrolling tendrils, with remnants of gilt; the base signed Seijudo zo, 21cm. (2)