A silver kettle wrapped in iron Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916) The compressed globular form with a spout, the body and lid finely hammered and wrapped in iron, applied with hammered iron handle, the lid set with a round finial partially applied with gold, signature on body 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) wide
A silver kettle wrapped in iron Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916) The compressed globular form with a spout, the body and lid finely hammered and wrapped in iron, applied with hammered iron handle, the lid set with a round finial partially applied with gold, signature on body 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) wide