Japanese Vintage Cast Iron Ashtray Nambu Tekki Rustic Wabi-sabi Heavy 2.8kg BOS9 Vase Interior: Shows signs of casting

Interior: Shows signs of casting and age inside the bell

and retro mechanical design reflect the charm of everyday tools used in traditional Japanese households

likely associated with Kannon (Avalokitesvara) worship

dark patina with areas of verdigris (green rust) and minor dents

Japanese Vintage Cast Iron Ashtray Nambu Tekki Rustic Wabi-sabi Heavy 2.8kg BOS9 Vase Interior: Shows signs of castingVintage Japanese Heavy Cast Iron Ashtray Brazier Furo Style Wabi Sabi BOSa15 This is a vintage Japanese heavy cast iron ashtray, beautifully modeled after a traditional tea ceremony brazier (furo) and kettle. The exterior features a classic kikko (hexagonal tortoise shell) pattern and is accented with traditional decorative ring handles. Weighing nearly 3 kg, it is a highly solid and stable piece. While originally designed as an ashtray, its deep,