Japanese Teapot Symbols and Meanings

Cast iron teapots, also known as tetsubin teapots, are a status symbol in Japan. They often contain Japanese symbols that reveal deeper meaning. For example, the symbol of a dragon on a Japanese tetsubin pot is a popular design for those who want to exhibit power and strength.

Here are some more examples:

•Chrysanthemum: Symbolizes autumn harvest. Rich & beautiful, filled with hope.
•Cherry Blossom: National flower of Japan; symbol for beauty
•Coins: Prosperity
•Dragon: Power, strength, and good fortune
•Dragonfly: New beginnings and good fortune; marriage•Elephant: Mighty and kind.
•Fire: Warmth and Romance
•Ginkgo: Memory and energy
•Gourd: Good health and long life
•Hobnail: Strength
•Horse: Leadership, intelligence and loyalty.
•Lotus: A symbol of purity and enlightenment. The lotus comes out of the mire but it is not itself soiled.
•Maple Leaf: Spriritual growth
•Monkey: Quick witted & full with energy.
•Pine Needle: Friendship and long life
•Plum Blossom: Beauty, strength & will power. One of the only flowers that withstands the cold & bloom in spring
•Rabbit: Happiness, fertility, good luck, and family unity
•Rooster: High energy and full of warrior's spirits. Praise those who bring good news at day break.
•Ripple Pattern: Positive energy and infinity
•Sea Wave & Sea Foam: Positive Change
•Serpent: Wisdom
•Shogun Warrior's Armor: Strength and courage•Sun: Happiness
•Tatara Designed Pots: Special edition pots that fuse all styles. Designed by artist Tatara which have unique texture and shape.
•Tea leaf: Good health. The holes in the leaf indicate that the leaf is organic, no pesticide, bugs like to eat the leaf.
•Tiger: King of the wild animals, the tiger is a symbol of courage and bravery and it can drive off demons, is a powerful protection.
•Wind: Serenity

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Adding More Cast Iron Products

Cast Iron Goods has grown considerably over the last year, so we've decided it's time to expand our inventory as well! We are currently reviewing cast iron cookware to add to our site, and plan to add more cast iron items in the near future.

Testing a variety of cast iron skillets and cast iron pans has been a fun process for our family. We've made great meals together, and enjoy sharing our opinions.

If you would like us to review any of your cast iron products, or add particular items to our site, please email Kelly at Kelly@CastIronGoods.com.

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