Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Tea Ceremony Box Chabako Inside 15x21.5x21cm X136 mamezara Author: Kocho Otani (大谷 光暢)

Author: Kocho Otani (大谷 光暢) Monk of the Jodo Shinshu sect from the Meiji to Showa periods

Item weight: 452 grams

wooden lacquerware

Red felt squares for protecting wood shelves (4 pcs)

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with lush pine trees

Vintage Japanese Wooden Lidded Tea Ceremony Box Chabako Inside 15x21.5x21cm X136 mamezara Author: Kocho Otani (大谷 光暢)Vtg. Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Tea Ceremony Wooden boxes are a common method of safely keeping and storing delicate pottery, vases, and other ceramic, clay, and glass items in Japan. In addition to pottery, they are also widely used for a plethora of other traditional Japanese crafts including kimono accessories, wrapping cloths, chopsticks, commemorative gifts, etc. This vintage lidded rectangular box is originally made for a small tea ceremony