Vintage Japanese Natsume Wooden Tea Caddy Oimatsu Chaki Table The curved handle and spout

The curved handle and spout showcase Japanese craftsmanship

This is an antique Japanese four level round lidded food box known as a Jubako made of ceramic in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)

functioning as the organizational backbone of 商家 (shōka) commercial life — storing documents

kushi and other traditional hair ornaments are typically worn with the kimono during traditional Japanese ceremonies

Vintage Japanese Natsume Wooden Tea Caddy Oimatsu Chaki Table The curved handle and spoutVintage 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