Nanbu Dragon Japanese Iron Kettle Salt Mills A 1950s silver plate bottle

A 1950s silver plate bottle opener cast in the form of a duck

A graceful Old World style large pitcher with a smokey floral motif for pouring water or wine or for filling with garden flowers

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This fine specimen depicts all the Saints invoked to protect the Guild itself

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Nanbu Dragon Japanese Iron Kettle Salt Mills A 1950s silver plate bottleHandcrafted in Japan, this large Nanbu cast iron kettle embodies centuries of northern artistry and tradition. Adorned with a dragon motif, it symbolizes strength, protection, and good fortune. The dense iron body retains heat beautifully, allowing water to stay warm for longer, while the interior is finished for everyday use. A piece of functional sculpture, it brings ritual and reverence to the tea table and stands as a testament to Japanese