Tetera japonesa de oro macizo, recipiente para té martillado a mano con asa arqueada, aprox. 800 g

Few materials could make a kettle a flagship of precious metalwork; solid gold of about 800 g does exactly that. Hand-hammered facets scatter the light across its rounded body, spout and arched handle, and the piece remains near-unused, a ceremonial form poised between teaware and treasure.

The Piece

This sculptural kettle is executed in solid gold, a refined example of Japanese metalwork in which functional form and ceremonial presence converge. The rounded body, arched handle and proportioned spout follow traditional kettle geometry adapted for execution in precious metal.

The surface treatment emphasizes hand-worked texture rather than mirror polish, allowing light to articulate the hammered planes; the hammering indicates manual finishing rather than cast uniformity. As a high-weight gold object, the kettle emphasizes mass, continuity and structural coherence.

In Japanese tradition the kettle occupies a symbolic space bridging daily life, hospitality and ritualized tea culture. Rendered in gold, the form moves beyond utility to become a statement object; despite its utilitarian lineage it reads foremost as collector-grade metalwork, by virtue of material and mass. Gold kettles of this weight occupy an extremely rare niche and are typically acquired as flagship collection objects.

Details

• Origin: Japan
• Material: Solid gold, hand-hammered
• Form: Rounded body, arched handle, proportioned spout
• Weight: Approx. 800 g

Condition

Near-unused condition, with no structural damage.

Authenticity & Care

Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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