Vintage Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot - Bamboo Design

This is a traditional Japanese Tetsubin cast iron teapot featuring a beautiful raised bamboo leaf design. Often referred to as "Nambu ironware," these pieces are known for their durability and excellent heat retention. The teapot is made of durable black cast iron, which may also help improve water quality by releasing iron ions. It comes with the main pot and a matching lid. The Japanese characters on the pot signify it as a "Masterpiece of Ironware" or denote similar high quality. Preowned. Pickup is in Midtown Manhattan at 58th and 7th Ave.