Large Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin in the form of a bell decorated around the upper section with a horizontal ribbon of relief bosses. A dragon finial holding a loop is on the cast iron lid. The upright bronze handle has gilt inlay and tiny relief silvery gold imbedded beads. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 11 1/4” high to top of handle x 8 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with rust and minor wear in the interior from use. From a Scottsdale, Arizona estate.