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A Nambu-style cast iron kettle (tetsubin) by Gasen, decorated with the arare (hailstone) pattern. It features oni-men (demon-face) ring mounts and a mushikui (worm-eaten) style knob on the lid.
Artist / Maker: Gasen (雅泉)
Subject / Motif: Arare (hailstone) pattern, with oni-men (demon-face) ring mounts and a mushikui (worm-eaten) style knob
Technique: Cast iron, Nambu style
Material: Cast iron
Dimensions: Body diameter 18 cm (excluding spout), Height 28 cm (including handle); Weight 2850 g
Signature / Seal / Box: Signed
Condition: Shows rust, scuffs, and age-related soiling from the passage of time and use. A substantial, heavy kettle. No water leakage. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
Tetsubin are traditional Japanese cast iron kettles used for boiling water, often associated with the tea ceremony. The arare (hailstone) pattern, formed by rows of small raised dots across the surface, is one of the most classic decorative motifs seen on Nambu ironware.
