A Japanese gold and silver inlaid iron Tetsubin by Ryubundo, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, decorated with dimples and central designs of inlaid gold and silver trellised double gourd vines, the handle inlaid in silver with a design of basket and clouds. The cover cast in bronze and signed on the underside 'Ryubundo zo'. 18.5 cm high, 16 cm wide