Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative we have the middle compartment

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

This particular piece of fabric has a lovely pink and blue chequered pattern

Dimensions:  W - 47cm

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

Late Meiji Period Japanese Iron Choshi Sake Kettle With Glass Bead Decorative we have the middle compartmentHere 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