Very Fine Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Japanese Teapot, the sides and cover with tiny birds and flowers carved in gold & silver inlay, the artist's signature carved on a gold plaque below the back of the swing handle ; the cover with a swivel finial shaped as a silver prunus bud; the inside of teapot and cover in silver. Very light age related wear to base, small areas of silver slightly tarnished. Height to top of handle 7 1/4 inches (18.5 cm.). Width from side to spout 5 1/4 inches (13.5 cm.).