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Wabisabi Antiques

Vintage Japanese Matcha Tea Caddy "Chaire" with a silk bag, for Ceremony

Vintage Japanese Matcha Tea Caddy "Chaire" with a silk bag, for Ceremony

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Crafted in Tanba ware, the Japanese matcha tea caddy displays elegant Nasu (eggplant) curves, a handmade lid lined with genuine gold leaf, and a woven silk shifuku customized to the piece. Morimoto Totani, born 1940 and a designated Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Hyogo Prefecture, made this ceramic tea vessel in the Tanba-Tachikui tradition. The beige and brown glaze develops naturally across rounded sides, emphasizing the karamono heritage and the cha-ire’s historic prestige in koicha ceremony use. Included is a signed wooden box, and the caddy is ready to use for traditional tea ceremony tools and display and enjoyment.



* Shape: Nasu (eggplant-shaped) classic cha-ire
* Artist: Morimoto Totani (b. 1940), Tanba-Tachikui tradition
* Materials: porcelain body, gold leaf lining, shell inlay, silk shifuku
* Size: H 2.6 in × W 2.4 in (6.7 cm × 6.2 cm)
* Weight: 3.1 oz (87 g)
* Included: handmade silk shifuku, signed wooden box
* Use: koicha tea storage and ceremonial display
* Condition: very good, ready to use



About this Nasu cha-ire

This vintage chaire jar reflects the highest-ranking karamono form favored in tea ceremony aesthetics: soft, flowing curves and a subtle swell toward the base. The Tanba ware glazing shows warm beige tones with deeper brown accents that appear where the kiln and clay interact; these variations are inherent to traditional pottery and valued in Wabisabi antiques. The lid is handmade from natural materials and lined with genuine gold leaf, visible when opened and adding refined detail to matcha powder storage.


Artist and provenance

Morimoto Totani is recognized within the Tanba-Tachikui lineage and named a designated Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Hyogo Prefecture. The piece is attributed to his workshop and carries the signed wooden box that documents provenance. As an authentic tea pouch accompanies the caddy, the ensemble suits collectors of antique tea caddy pieces and practitioners seeking period-appropriate tea ceremony tools.


Practical use and care

Intended primarily for koicha tea storage during formal tea gatherings, the ceramic tea vessel is appropriate for holding matcha powder when used according to tea ceremony conventions. Avoid prolonged moisture exposure; gently wipe the interior and exterior with a soft, dry cloth after use. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the gold-lined lid in harsh detergents to protect the gold leaf and shell details.


What’s included

- Nasu-shaped cha-ire (porcelain)
- Handmade silk shifuku with woven floral pattern (red and yellow-green tones)
- Signed wooden box for storage and presentation

Condition and authenticity

The caddy is described as very good condition and ready to use. The signed wooden box and custom silk shifuku accompany the piece, supporting its authenticity as a vintage matcha container representative of Tanba ware pottery.


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🌐 International Buyers: Standard DDU terms. Custom duties/taxes are the buyer's responsibility upon delivery.

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• Free Shipping: To US, Europe, and most areas. 

• Surcharges: May apply to Australia, NZ, or remote areas for heavy/large items only. We will contact you before shipping (Full refund if canceled). Small/light items always ship free worldwide.

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• We combine shipping for multiple purchases whenever safe. Any realized shipping savings will be promptly refunded to you after packaging.

🛡️ RETURNS & CONDITION

• Returns: Accepted within 7 days. Buyer pays round-trip shipping costs and processing fees for buyer's remorse.

• Condition: Our items are authentic antiques/vintage. Naturally, they carry signs of age (scratches/wear). Please examine all photos carefully before purchasing.


FAQ


Q: Is the piece suitable for daily matcha preparation or only display?

A: It serves both as a matcha powder holder for koicha during formal tea ceremony use and as a display piece among Wabisabi antiques; follow care guidance to preserve the gold-lined lid and glaze.


Q: Does the silk shifuku match the caddy?

A: Yes, the included handmade silk shifuku was custom-made for this caddy, woven with a floral pattern in red and yellow-green to complement the vessel’s tones.


Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the tea caddy?

A: The cha-ire measures H 2.6 in × W 2.4 in (6.7 cm × 6.2 cm) and weighs 3.1 oz (87 g), compact for koicha tea storage.


Q: Is the wooden box signed?

A: Yes, the listing includes a signed wooden box that accompanies the piece for provenance and safe storage.


Q: Can I use this with modern matcha tins or should I transfer powder?

A: For ceremonial practice, practitioners typically move matcha into a cha-ire for koicha; this ceramic vessel is suitable as a matcha container when handled according to traditional tea ceremony tools and care instructions.

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