Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Antique

This specific piece is a remarkable antique from the Meiji period (circa 1880s). It was crafted by the renowned foundry Shinryūdō. The kettle features intricate relief casting, depicting a figure amidst clouds and a structure. It has a bronze lid and a handle that crosses over the top. Tetsubin were traditionally used for boiling water for tea and were sometimes considered status symbols