Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE RYUBUNDO CAST IRON TETSUBIN

JAPANESE RYUBUNDO CAST IRON TETSUBIN - By Ryubundo (Japanese, active late Edo to Showa period). A late 19th or early 20th-century cast iron tea kettle (tetsubin) executed in a bulbous form with an overarching fixed iron handle. The heavily textured exterior is decorated in high relief with overlapping folding fans containing pine branches and Japanese characters. The vessel is fitted with a contrasting bronze lid topped by a pierced floral bud finial. The underside of the lid features the incised workshop signature ”Ryubundo zo”. antique kettle, tea ceremony, sencha, kyusu, Kyoto metalwork, Meiji period, bronze lid, Asian decorative arts, cast iron. Dimensions Height without handle: 6 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition is consistent with age and regular use. The cast iron body and interior exhibit heavy overall oxidation and rust. The bronze lid displays localized tarnishing, verdigris traces, and typical surface wear. No structural cracks or active repairs are visible.