A Ko-Ashiya [Iron Kettle]
Muromachi Period (16th Century)
Russet iron, of typical form with tall vertical rim cast with a latticework pattern in low relief, lion's-mask lug handles, the domed shoulder cast with pine-tree designs, the supporting flange cast with circular bosses, bronze lid with gilt knop in the form of a flower, with inscribed fitted box
11in. (28cm.) diam.
A Ko-Ashiya [Iron Kettle]
Muromachi Period (16th Century)
Russet iron, of typical form with tall vertical rim cast with a latticework pattern in low relief, lion's-mask lug handles, the domed shoulder cast with pine-tree designs, the supporting flange cast with circular bosses, bronze lid with gilt knop in the form of a flower, with inscribed fitted box
11in. (28cm.) diam.
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