【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This powerful and elegant Showa-period sumitori (charcoal container) for the tea ceremony is the work of Kurita Genshiku, a distinguished member of a Kyoto bamboo-crafting lineage spanning over ten generations. The Genshiku masters are celebrated for their technical precision and artistic sensibility, and their works have been historically favored by high-ranking tea masters, most notably Yabunouchi Togetsusai of the Yabunouchi school. The piece is titled "Karasuso-kago" (烏双篭). It features a sophisticated, dark-stained bamboo weave with a rhythmic, tight pattern that demonstrates the artist's mastery. The interior is finished with a deep black lacquer, creating a bold contrast with the textured exterior. This vessel is designed to hold the charcoal used during a formal tea gathering, serving as both a functional tool and a centerpiece of rustic elegance.　 The Kurita family is one of Kyoto's most prestigious names in bamboo art. For centuries, they have supplied exquisite bamboo utensils to the tea elite. Owning a piece by Genshiku is a mark of connoisseurship in the world of chanoyu. The container is housed in its original signed wooden storage box, which bears the artist’s handwritten title, signature, and seal, ensuring its provenance. The charcoal container is in good to very condition with some lifting of the black lacquer on the interior in several areas. The wooden box shows signs of age, and the lid has developed a slight warp. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 12 cm W 26 cm D 26 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!