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A TETSUBIN (IRON TEAPOT FOR
SENCHA) AND A PAIR OF BRONZE
CANDLESTICKS
Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989)
era, 20th century
The tetsubin cast in iron and decorated in
high relief with lotus blossoms and flowers,
the cover cast in bronze and fitted with
a floret final and signed on the underside
Ryubundo tsukuru; the pricket candlesticks
cast in two shades of bronze as stalks of
bamboo with leaves sprouting from the side
5 1/2in (14.5cm) high excluding handle; 14
1/4in (36.2cm) high
US$1,200 - 1,800

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A TETSUBIN (IRON TEAPOT FOR
SENCHA)
Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989)
era, 20th century
Cast in iron and finished with a rough
surface, the cylindrical body with recessed
panels containing an ox beneath a tree, and
rice stalks with autumn grasses, the body
1337 sealed Ueda tsukuru, the circular cover cast
in bronze and fitted with a floret finial, signed
on the underside Kinryudo tsukuru
5 1/4in (13.3cm) high excluding handle
US$1,000 - 1,500

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