Origin: Japan. Dynasty: Edo period (1603-1868). Technique: Cast iron with black patina. Handle from bronze. Lid from wood, lacquered black painted with gold. Description: The body is slightly conical, slightly roundedAt the bottom. Wall decorated with three horizontal, finely grooved strips. Three small knobbed feet. The handle is hollowAnd firmly mounted, in relief with grassAnd basket pattern. The lid decorated with bellflowersAnd Suzuki grass,A crossbarAs handle. Measurement: H. 12.8cm, with handle 24cm. ConditionA/B.
Provenance: -Private collection Werner Wahlen, Frankfurt.