Vintage Japanese Natsume Wooden Tea Caddy Oimatsu Chaki Table Mounted on a custom wood

Mounted on a custom wood display stand

The lid is simple Iron lid which fits snuggly on the body

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Vintage Japanese Natsume Wooden Tea Caddy Oimatsu Chaki Table Mounted on a custom woodVintage Japanese Lacquer Wari buta Usuki (Split Lid Thin Tea Container) A vintage Japanese lacquer usuki (thin tea container) natsume of the wari buta type, distinguished by its split lid construction joined with small metal hinges. This form is a recognized but uncommon variation within usucha tea practice, differing from the standard lift off natsume while remaining within orthodox tea ceremony use. The container is finished in a deep reddish brown