Matcha Lid Rest Futaoki Shippo Openwork Zuizan Japanese Tea Ceremony Green Unuse
$ 62.21
Description
Matcha Lid Rest Futaoki Shippo Openwork Zuizan Japanese Tea Ceremony Green Unuse. A Futaoki is a small yet essential vessel used to rest the lid of the iron kettle or the bamboo ladle during Chado. Hand-pierced beautifully into the ceramic body by Zuizan, the openwork allows light to pass through gracefully, bringing a highly sophisticated, luxurious oriental touch to your formal tea table presentation or Asian art collection. Thank you for viewing this item. We are offering a highly collectible, authentic traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensil (Futaoki): A beautiful "Shippo Sukashi" (Cloisonne geometric openwork) ceramic lid rest crafted by the esteemed artisan "Zuizan". This exquisite piece features a soothing, vibrant green glaze combined with a meticulously hand-cut pierced openwork design. A Futaoki is a small yet essential vessel used to rest the lid of the iron kettle or the bamboo ladle during Chado. Its superb craftsmanship and elegant presence make it a wonderful display piece for traditional pottery collectors. 🟪 THE SYMBOLISM OF SHIPPO & ZUIZAN POTTERY The "Shippo" (Seven Treasures) pattern is a classic, historically revered Japanese geometric design consisting of overlapping circles, symbolizing endless harmony, peaceful relationships, and prosperity. Hand-pierced beautifully into the ceramic body by Zuizan, the openwork allows light to pass through gracefully, bringing a highly sophisticated, luxurious oriental touch to your formal tea table presentation or Asian art collection. 🟪 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style/Origin: Japanese Traditional Tea Utensils (Chado) Master Artisan/Mark: Zuizan (瑞山) Design Motif: Shippo Sukashi / Cloisonne Geometric Openwork (七宝透) Item Type: Futaoki (Kettle Lid / Ladle Rest) Primary Color: Green (グリーン) Material: Fine Ceramic / Pottery (Touki) Origin: Made in Japan 🟪 SET CONTENTS Shippo Openwork Ceramic Matcha Lid Rest x 1 Piece (※Please note: This item does not come with its original signed wooden storage box / Loose item.) 🟪 CONDITION NOTE Status: Unused / Pre-owned (Mint Condition / Long-term Storage) Item Condition: This item is an authentic pre-owned item from private collection storage but remains completely Unused . It is in pristine condition with no modern chips, cracks, or fading on the beautiful green glaze. Because it is a vintage piece from long-term private home storage rather than a brand-new commercial retail item, very minor, negligible surface dust or subtle manufacturing glaze imperfections might be present upon close inspection, which is normal for fine well-kept vintage crafts. (※Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the beautiful pierced openwork details and overall condition before purchasing.) 🟪 SHIPPING & HANDLING Shipping: Ships directly from Japan with premium registered tracking. Packaging: We specialize in shipping fragile, delicate Japanese traditional crafts and tea utensils. This precious ceramic lid rest will be meticulously wrapped with professional-grade, multi-layered cushioning to ensure absolute safety and prevent any rubbing or transit pressure during international shipping.
