Ryubundo - Antique Iron Kettle (Tetsubin) with Bronze Lid & Rock Texture - Leak Tested Japan [Item Description] Thank you for visiting my auction! You are bidding on a beautiful antique Japanese cast iron kettle (Tetsubin) made by the prestigious "Ryubundo" (龍文堂). This piece features a stunning "Iwahada" (rock surface texture) on the iron body, paired perfectly with a high-quality Bronze lid . [Dimensions & Specs] Height: 28.0 cm (including handle) Width: 17.0 cm (including spout) Depth (Diameter): 15.5 cm [Condition & Special Features] Water Leak Test: PASSED. There are NO LEAKS. It is fully functional. Interior Rust: As shown in the photos, there is natural rust inside the kettle, which is normal and expected for an antique iron piece of this age. (This does not affect its functionality, as it has passed the leak test.) Premium Bronze Lid & Rotating Knob: The lid is made of bronze and features a beautifully crafted, freely rotating knob. This intricate multi-part construction is a famous hallmark of authentic, high-end Kyoto Tetsubin. As a vintage item, it has natural signs of aging and rust inside and out, which beautifully represents the Japanese aesthetic of "Wabi-Sabi". Please check all photos carefully. [International Titles / Search Keywords] English: Antique Japanese Cast Iron Kettle Tetsubin Ryubundo Bronze Lid Français: Ancienne Théière en fonte japonaise Tetsubin Ryubundo Couvercle en bronze Italiano: Antica Teiera in ghisa giapponese Tetsubin Ryubundo Coperchio in bronzo Español: Antigua Tetera de hierro fundido japonesa Tetsubin Ryubundo Tapa de bronce [Shipping] The item will be highly secured, wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy box via tracked international shipping.