Antique Japanese Cast Iron Chōshi Three-Legged Sake Warming and pouring Vessel w/ Arare Pattern Games the imagery expanded to include

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ISBN-13: 978-0971912724

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Chōshi Three-Legged Sake Warming and pouring Vessel w/ Arare Pattern Games the imagery expanded to includeAntique 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