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

In the second photo you can see that an image of the embossing from the original has been rendered in the reproduction

There are numerous lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out

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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