A private collection from the Scottish Borders offered by Lyon & Turnbull in London on May 15 includes this Meiji inlaid iron tea kettle and cover, made by Seigyokudo (the Hall of Clear Jade).
The kettle, called a tetsubin in Japanese, is finished in a rough stone-like texture and inlaid in gold with Kyoto landmarks including the Byodo-in Temple and the Sanjo Ohashi bridge spanning the Kamo River.
Estimate £3000-5000.