Japanese kettle, tetsubin 鉄瓶, and lid, with design in relief of trees, flowers and a crane. The hollow iron fukurobari handle imitates bamboo. Irregularities along the edge of the flange imitate rust damage to suggest age. The lid has the same texture and cherry blossom motif. Inscriptions.
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