Sato Iwachu Cast‑Iron Teapot With Relief Bamboo Motif,Meiji‑Taisho Period 19th‑20th Century

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Dimensions:Overall width 18 cm (7.09 in),Overall height 21 cm (8.27 in),Weight 1545g,19th‑20th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The teapot survives fully intact with all original components including iron body,copper lid,iron handle and spout.No cracks,no old repairs for leakage.The cast‑iron surface shows rugged natural texture.The raised relief carving of bamboo branches and leaves is sharply defined with crisp edges,without heavy surface wear.The black iron handle bears subtle engraved floral patterns,bamboo‑form joints are firmly attached and swivel freely.The original copper lid carries rich aged patina,orb‑shaped knob is complete and fits tightly onto pot opening.Square studio mark “Sato Iwachu” is cast crisply on base,original rough‑cast foot surface untouched by modern polishing.Interior retains authentic aged iron oxidation from long‑term boiling water,free of modern chemical coatings,only natural mineral deposits from historical use.Provenance:Private collection in Richmond,Virginia,United States.Acquired from antique dealer in Tokyo during 1970s,passed down within one family and recently released to market.Description:This is a high‑quality cast‑iron tetsubin teapot produced by Sato Iwachu during Japan’s Meiji‑Taisho era,an essential water‑boiling vessel for traditional Japanese tea ceremony.The pot features a full,plump globular shape,keeping the raw rocky textured cast‑iron finish throughout the exterior,heavy and substantial in hand.The exterior displays high‑relief carved bamboo foliage and branches;the extended leaves and winding twigs embody the virtue of purity and modesty cherished within Japanese tea culture.The hand‑forged iron handle is lightly engraved with floral motifs,terminating in sculpted bamboo joints that echo the bamboo theme of the body,the handle swivels freely for easy lifting and pouring.The matching original copper lid carries deep mellow patina,topped by a spherical knob set on delicate petal‑form base with fine craftsmanship.A square cast mark “Sato Iwachu” on base identifies the famous Nanbu Tekki foundry whose works are widely collected overseas.The spout is elegantly shaped for smooth water flow with well‑balanced overall proportions.Heavy casting quality,original rough texture,vivid relief work and authentic metal patina all match period characteristics.Every major part is original without later‑period replacements.Complete original Iwachu tetsubin from Meiji‑Taisho period are fairly scarce on market.These pieces work wonderfully both as functional tea‑ceremony water boilers and as display‑worthy collectibles,highly sought‑after by collectors across America and Asia.

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