Early Showa Period Japanese Chagama Kettle With Bamboo Illustrations Sofas and Benches Typically constructed utilising indigenous woods

Typically constructed utilising indigenous woods

Originating within the Meiji period

but this only adds to the unique quality of this mortar

It has been hand-carved out of a block of wood which highlights the quality of this pot

nowadays however

Early Showa Period Japanese Chagama Kettle With Bamboo Illustrations Sofas and Benches Typically constructed utilising indigenous woodsHere we have a traditional Japanese Chagama kettle dating back to the mid 20th century. This specific kettle has a low, rounded satogata (village styled) body with a broad, stable base. The surface shows a naturally aged, coarse hada (skin) texture, which is characteristic of sand cast iron. This stunning piece displays three strong features, the finial which resembles a small fruit or flower, the tall overhead wrought iron handle and the short curved