Shuurushisokazu Chaire 朱漆草花図茶入（しゅうるしそうかずちゃいれ） This tea caddy features the natural grain of the wood as its overall visual "scenery." It is accented with flowers and grasses depicted in red lacquer (Shu-urushi). This object is designed for use in tea gatherings. While typical Natsume (tea caddies) are designed with a high level of airtightness, the lid of this tea caddy is placed loosely on top. It is intended for holding only the amount of powdered tea to be used at one time. Prolonged storage may result in a decline in tea quality due to loss of aroma or moisture. Artist Profile: None. Accessories: None. Dimensions & Weight: Height: 7.5 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight: 38 g Technique & Condition: Technique: Lacquerware (Urushi-gei) Material: Wood, Lacquer Condition: Good condition. Shipping: We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: NIF required.