Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Sake Pouring Kettle Chōshi Maki-e Elephant handles and a front

Elephant handles and a front and back which appears to depict Chinese intellectual scholars from Tang Dynasty China around a broken jar with liquid flowing out of it on the front and a smiling teacher and a pine tree on the back

This is one of over 100 beautiful pieces of this exquisite Japanese art currently being offered by Shogun's Gallery

An intimate Taishō-era shin-hanga design: a bijin in profile

the neck carries a teal ground with gold scrolling border

the difference is immediate: the board feels alive

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Sake Pouring Kettle Chōshi Maki-e Elephant handles and a frontThis Japanese cast iron chshi is a traditional sake pouring kettle featuring a rounded body, upright swing handle, and a long rectangular pouring spout designed for controlled serving. Originally used to warm and serve sake, its elegant form reflects the refined simplicity of Japanese dining and tea traditions. The kettle displays an attractive aged patina with wear consistent with age and use. The interior shows surface oxidation typical of antique