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
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•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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