Japanese Cast Iron Teapot with Relief Decoration

A Japanese cast iron teapot with a square-bodied form, hinged overhead handle, fitted lid, and projecting spout. The body is decorated with raised panels depicting a figure and landscape motifs, with a textured border around the lid opening. The lid has a dark surface with applied or inlaid gold-toned geometric and naturalistic decoration; No maker’s mark, signature, date, Its form and ornament make it suitable for display or as part of a collection of East Asian metalware

DIMENSIONS: Height 7 inch /17,7 cm (bottom to the handle top)
Diameter: 5.15 inch / 13 cm

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Condition Report:
The iron has extensive visible surface oxidation, rust, and pitting, particularly across the body, rim, handle, and spout. The surface is uneven and worn, with dark and reddish-brown discoloration consistent with age or exposure. The relief decoration remains visible but shows wear and softened detail. The lid is present; its decorated surface is scratched, rubbed, and visibly worn. No obvious large break or detached component is visible, though the interior and underside cannot be assessed from the photograph.