Kettle
19th century (made)
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This kettle is made of cast iron, in the form of a melon with a bronze cover and wrought iron handle. It has a short, curved spout and hollow tapering handle. The cover has a sunk centre and revolving openwork knob.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Cast iron kettle |
| Physical description | Cast iron kettle with bronze cover and wrought iron handle. |
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| Gallery label | Kettle
Kyoto, Ryūbundō workshop
Cast iron with wrought iron handle and patinated bronze lid
1800-1900
V&A M.57-1920
Russell Gift
(December 2014) |
| Credit line | Russell Gift |
| Summary | This kettle is made of cast iron, in the form of a melon with a bronze cover and wrought iron handle. It has a short, curved spout and hollow tapering handle. The cover has a sunk centre and revolving openwork knob. |
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| Accession number | M.57-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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