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Kettle and Brazier


Japan, unknown workshop, Kettle and Brazier, 19th century, cast iron, Gift of Joseph Brotherton, public domain, 81.129.1A-G

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Title

Kettle and Brazier

Related Titles

original language: 風炉と釜

Artist

Japan, unknown workshop (Japanese)

Date

19th century

Medium

cast iron

Dimensions (H x W x D)

A: 5 5/8 in x 10 in diam.; B: 5 in x 5 7/8 in diam.; C: 1 1/8 in x 3 5/8 in diam.; D: 3 in x 6 in x 4 3/4 in; E: 14 1/2 in

Collection Area

Asian Art

Category

Decorative Art

Metalwork

Object Type

hibachi

kettle

Culture

Japanese

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph Brotherton

Accession Number

81.129.1A-G

Copyright

public domain

Terms

braziers

cast iron

hibachis

kettles

Description

This kettle and portable brazier are typical of those used in the Japanese tea ceremony during the warm months of the year. (In the winter, the kettle is placed directly in a sunken hearth.) The kettle is decorated with a low relief design of birds and a full moon on one side and willows on the other.

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