Antique Japanese Choshi Cast Iron Sake Warmer Enamel Inside Ume 9"L Haori will not rub off

will not rub off

During the Chinese cultural revolution most of these fabulous carvings were destroyed

This tansu also has a very unusual feature: a built in abacus (soroban)

this lidded bowl remains in good polish and in good condition

This chawan measures 5" wide at its widest by 3" tall

Antique Japanese Choshi Cast Iron Sake Warmer Enamel Inside Ume 9"L Haori will not rub offThis is an antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868 1912) Choshi (iron pot) of Sake warmer. It is made of cast iron with a copper handle and has a raised plum blossom motif around the kettle. It is made of very thick iron to hold the heat longer. There are two identical choshi in a set with presentation box. if both kettles are purchase then the box will be included. Length = 9" Height = 7" Diameter = 5. 5" Having been in storage for much of the past 100