Tea Kettle by Hata Zoroku IV
Heir to the celebrated Kyoto metalworking lineage. Its graceful rounded form and softly polished silver surface exemplify the distinguished craftsmanship for which the Hata family has long been renowned.The body is delicately engraved with an elegant net pattern interspersed with scattered cherry blossoms. The net motif symbolizes abundance and good fortune, while cherry blossoms evoke the fleeting beauty of the seasons, together creating a design of understated elegance deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics.The kettle features a smoothly forged silver body, a refined spout, a rattan-wrapped swing handle for comfortable use, and an openwork finial that complements the overall composition. Combining refined functionality with artistic sophistication, this work is an outstanding example of modern Japanese silver craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of the Fourth Hata Zoroku. Height: 21.5cm Length: 18.5cm Wide: 15.8cm Weight: 745g Capacity: 1500ml
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Heir to the celebrated Kyoto metalworking lineage. Its graceful rounded form and softly polished silver surface exemplify the distinguished craftsmanship for which the Hata family has long been renowned.The body is delicately engraved with an elegant net pattern interspersed with scattered cherry blossoms. The net motif symbolizes abundance and good fortune, while cherry blossoms evoke the fleeting beauty of the seasons, together creating a design of understated elegance deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics.The kettle features a smoothly forged silver body, a refined spout, a rattan-wrapped swing handle for comfortable use, and an openwork finial that complements the overall composition. Combining refined functionality with artistic sophistication, this work is an outstanding example of modern Japanese silver craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of the Fourth Hata Zoroku. Height: 21.5cm Length: 18.5cm Wide: 15.8cm Weight: 745g Capacity: 1500ml
Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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