Antique Japanese Cast Iron Chōshi Three-Legged Sake Warming and pouring Vessel w/ Arare Pattern Games as an over glaze above

as an over glaze above a white crackle glaze

The lively circular forms and radiating brush marks reflect an energetic and spontaneous hand

the imagery expanded to include zodiac animals

The avian features symbolize speed

each ringed in russet-brown

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Chōshi Three-Legged Sake Warming and pouring Vessel w/ Arare Pattern Games as an over glaze aboveAntique Japanese Cast Iron Chshi Three Legged Sake Warming and pouring Vessel w Arare Pattern This antique Japanese cast iron chshi () is a traditional vessel used for warming and serving sake. Unlike a standard tetsubin (water kettle), this example features a distinctive three legged form, broad pouring trough, and a three point swing handle attachment, characteristics associated with specialized sake service rather than tea preparation. The body is