tetsubin (kettle), unknown maker from Japan

Artwork Overview

tetsubin (kettle)
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
tetsubin (kettle) , late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: cast iron
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.1400.a,b
Not on display

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Empire of Things

A tetsubin is a cast iron pot used to heat water for typical household usage. This particular tetsubin has a raised sculptural design with a small crab and a decorative hooped handle known as a bail handle.

Cabinet of Curiosities

A tetsubin is a cast iron pot used to heat water for typical household usage. This particular tetsubin has a raised sculptural design with a small crab and a decorative hooped handle known as a bail handle.

Empire of Things

A tetsubin is a cast iron pot used to heat water for typical household usage. This particular tetsubin has a raised sculptural design with a small crab and a decorative hooped handle known as a bail handle.

Empire of Things

A tetsubin is a cast iron pot used to heat water for typical household usage. This particular tetsubin has a raised sculptural design with a small crab and a decorative hooped handle known as a bail handle.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021