Vintage Chaire Natsume Tea Caddy, Chaki, Natsume, Okamoto Shoun, Solid Wood Tea Caddy, Nagata Yusuke, Unused,
This Chaire Natsume tea caddy has a Kinrinji shape. It is a type of tea caddy used for usucha (thin tea). However, Kinrinji-shaped tea caddies were used for koicha (thick tea) during the Edo period. The Kinrinji shape is traditionally associated with Emperor Go-Daigo, who is said to have commissioned a tea caddy made from mountain ivy during his stay in Yoshino.
Nagata Yusuke is a well-known woodworking artisan, particularly noted for his tea utensils.
He used to supply tea utensils to famous tea masters.
Endorsement by Okamoto Shoun.
Okamoto Shoun is school master of Dainihon-Chado-Gakkai.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), an original cloth (no seal), and an original cloth by the endorser (with seal).
We acquired it from a friend in Kyoto, whose relative had kept it for many years.
It is made of Styphnolobium japonicum wood. The tree symbolizes longevity and blessings.
Measurement
Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Opening Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 8.7cm / Approx. 3 27/64″
Weight: 39g
Age: 2000s
Material: Solid Wood (Styphnolobium japonicum)
Color: Dark Red Brown
Artist Name: Nagata Yusuke
Endorser: Okamoto Shoun
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original cloth (no seal)
* Original cloth by endorser (with seal)
* Inscription on the box
* Endorsement on the box. (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Handwritten kao seal on the lid. (Refer to No. 6 photo)
* No breaks, chips, or blemishes.
* Scraper marks off the tree (handmade)
* Slight discoloration on the box.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
