*湯桶 In the tea ceremony, a yuoke is one of the tools used in the outdoor garden. It is a wooden container for pouring hot water into the hands of guests at a tea ceremony held in the cold season, in order to purify and warm them. It is placed in a tsukubai (a type of hand-washing basin) placed at the entrance. A yuoke is one of Japan's traditional tableware. It is a drinking container made of wood (or an imitation of it) with a lacquer coating, a spout, a handle, and a lid. Before the modern era, it was a very common container for pouring hot water or sake, but in modern times (after World War II), it has become a tool that is rarely used, and other than for kaiseki cuisine, it is used at soba restaurants to pour soba soup. There are two types: a square yuoke with a square body (kaku yuoke) and a round yuoke with a cylindrical body (maru yuoke). Traditional ones are made of wood with a lacquer coating, but ABS resin products are also becoming more common. Customers Information 1.Shipping Notification and Tracking The shipment will be sent via Japan Post with fast delivery and a tracking number. Please note that the item will be securely packed, meaning the package may be larger and heavier than the product itself. We will also notify you via email with logistics updates. However, please understand that Japan Post cannot control the courier companies overseas. Kindly check your email for tracking updates and use the provided tracking number to track your shipment. We recommend tracking the package yourself using the provided logistics information. 2.Condition of Antique Items As this is an antique item, it may have original creases, stains, damages, and other signs of age. Please refer to the listing photos for an overview of the condition, but please keep in mind that it's difficult to capture all details through photos. 3.Additional Costs, Charges, and Declaration Additional costs such as customs duties, import taxes, customs clearance, and handling fees may apply during shipment. We will declare the product price (final auction bid amount) accurately for customs purposes. If you have any specific requests or concerns, please contact us in advance. These charges will be billed to you by the relevant parties at a later stage, if applicable. 4.Important Information for Italian Customers Based on recent information from Japan Post, there have been some logistical issues with shipments to Italy, such as higher chances of customs duties, and delays or inaccuracies in tracking updates. We kindly ask Italian customers to understand these potential issues when placing a bid. Thank you for your understanding and support.