Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative This bowl is quite unique

This bowl is quite unique as it holds an interesting

Dimensions:  W - 47cm

This interesting piece originated in India and was used as a grain measure

we have the middle compartment (Hikidashi) used to store varying denominations of currency

which we believe is an accounting record or a doctors record of this village

Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative This bowl is quite uniqueHere we have a beautiful Japanese Tetsubins (iron kettle) more specifically a Choshi sake kettle dating back to the late Meiji (1890) to the early Showa Era (1930). This kettle illustrates the traditional arare (hailstone) pattern which is characterised by a textured, dimple surface alongside the handcrafted metal handle and flat brass lid with a green glass bead. Traditional uncoated Tetsubins are intended for boiling water only as this process is