Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Drip Glaze 24"H Red Is it made of iron

Is it made of iron and is finished in a black lacquer or enamel

It is decorated with the the Turtle & Crane with Shochikubai motif (Pine

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Having been well used yet well loved

It's all hand painted with a design that features a cobalt Koi fish with pine needles

Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Drip Glaze 24"H Red Is it made of ironThis is a Shigaraki ware wood fired glazed Meiji era (1868 1912) Japanese blue green tsubo pot. This type of container was used for storing premium tea leave. This vase is made of ceramics fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Having been stored or carefully displayed for over a century this vase is in good condition. It has a chip on the edge of the mouth as seen in the photos. Height = 24" Diameter = 16" Weight = 36 lbs