This eggplant-shaped copper tea caddy, crafted by the renowned Japanese tea ware studio Miyukido, stands as a classic vessel for storing tea within the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony. It is accompanied by its original wooden box, matching cloth wrapper, and explanatory booklet. Miyukido is a distinguished Japanese metalworking studio with a century-long legacy, specializing in *shihankin* and *tsuiki* techniques. Renowned for its unique "purple *komon*" coloring method, the studio produces vessels that possess both practical utility for the tea ceremony and significant collectible value, establishing it as one of the foremost representatives of traditional Japanese tea ware craftsmanship.