Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Tea Ceremony Nanbu Tekki T169 razor it is decorated with metal

it is decorated with metal embellishments and decorative hardware

Kanji on lid: Masterpiece Autumn Painting

this katagami stencil with silk backing features line of nature designs such as trees

The background is a shining silver color

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle Teapot Vtg Tea Ceremony Nanbu Tekki T169 razor it is decorated with metalVintage Japanese Nanbu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle This is a vintage Japanese small Nambu Tekki cast iron kettle, or Tetsubin. It has a chrysanthemum (kiku) pattern throughout with bamboo leaf and plum blossom accents. The handle is simple and movable and there is a removable aluminum strainer insert for tea leaves. The inside of the pot is coated to prevent rust. There is a raised marking on the side that states this piece as nanbu (). Tetsubin began to