{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-cast-iron-tetsubin-polychrome-lotus-pond-dragonfly-brass-lid-showa-8w-ls-148","title":"Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Polychrome Lotus Pond Dragonfly Brass Lid Showa 8\"W LS#148","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese cast iron tetsubin (鉄瓶) — globular marugata form with polychrome painted lotus pond and dragonfly decoration, brass lid with silver plum blossom finial; unused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVintage Japanese Shōwa Era, mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA globular tetsubin sharing the same form and brass lid as its workshop companions, distinguished by polychrome painted decoration and an exceptionally fine state of preservation — the interior clean and unoxidized, indicating the piece was never put into use. The body carries a summer lotus pond scene rendered in polychrome enamel over cast iron: broad green lily pads, a white lotus flower (\u003cem\u003ehasu\u003c\/em\u003e, 蓮) with red center, smaller white buds, and gold stem and root work below, with a gold dragonfly (\u003cem\u003etonbo\u003c\/em\u003e, 蜻蛉) in flight above. The lotus-and-dragonfly combination is a quintessential Japanese summer motif — the lotus rising pure from muddy water carrying Buddhist associations of enlightenment, the dragonfly a symbol of courage, strength, and the fleeting beauty of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe flat brass lid is surmounted by a finely cast five-petal plum blossom (\u003cem\u003eume\u003c\/em\u003e) form silver-metal base supporting a faceted vase-form cap with amber glass bead — a third distinct finial variation within this workshop group. Copper bail handle with warm graduated patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marugata (globular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polychrome painted lotus pond with dragonfly; hasu ni tonbo (蓮に蜻蛉) motif; green, white, red, and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat brass with silver five-petal plum blossom finial, amber bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" W × 9\" H (20 × 23 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa, mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused\/new old stock. Interior clean and unoxidized. Exterior very fine. Please see photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50511484059965,"sku":"25C*LS148","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/3E451E44-561C-4AE6-B31B-3CB75CE56509_1_102_a.jpg?v=1781065953","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-cast-iron-tetsubin-polychrome-lotus-pond-dragonfly-brass-lid-showa-8w-ls-148","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}