A fine iron tetsubin with gold and silver-inlaid decoration

Description:

Japan, 19th cent.
B. 15 cm, H. 10,4 cm, mit Henkel 18 cm
Made in the Komai style with gold and silver inlays of nunome, hira and takazôgan of buildings in landscapes or a bird in flower tendrils in reserves on a patterned ground. The handle and upper rim decorated with finely worked grape vines. Assorted lid.
Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia, acquired before 2007 - Traces of age, minor wear