Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Chaki, Chaire, Keizo Fukuda, Solid Wood Tea Caddy, Japanese Mulberry, Unused,
LW-041502
This Natsume tea caddy is made from Japanese Mulberry’s solid wood.
We love Mulberry Natsume.
Because the luster on Mulberry Natsume comes out when you use it.
In Japan, the valuable high-quality timbers known as “Meiboku” include Mulberry, Black Persimmon, Jindai Cedar and other beautiful timbers.
Among them, Mulberry is the best of Meiboku”.
The Mulberry of Meiboku is also called “Yama-Kuwa (Mountain Mulberry)”, which grows naturally in the mountains.
The Mulberry volume in the timber market is extremely small, and when it is listed as dried wood, it is traded at a very high price.
Mulberry is a rare timber and joiners prefer to use for their artworks.
However, it is a hard and difficult-to-process timber.
The grain of the wood is dense and beautiful.
When you care of it, it will increase its gloss.
It is carefully made and can be used for a long time without getting bored.
Since it is made of high-quality timber, it will last a lifetime.
It was made by Keizo Fukuda (METI Japanese Traditional Craftsman) in excellent condition with original paulownia box. (Unused)
He is very famous for Japanese tea ceremony’s items. Almost tea masters know him.
Measurement
Diameter: 6.7cm / Approx. 2 21/64”
Opening Diameter: 5.9cm / Approx. 2 21/64”
Height: 6.7cm / Approx. 2 21/64″
Weight: 59g
Age: -2000s
Material: Solid Wood (Japanese Mulberry)
Finishing: Hand Polishing
Shape: Nakatsugi
Color: Brown, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Buff
Artist Name: Keizo Fukuda
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Original paulownia box.
* Original cloth.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 2 and No. 9 photos)
* No breaks and no chips
* Scraper marks off the tree. (handmade）
*** If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing. ***
