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Wabisabi Antiques

Vintage Japanese Tea Canister - Hand Hammered Copper Tea Caddy | Artisan Kanji Jar

Vintage Japanese Tea Canister - Hand Hammered Copper Tea Caddy | Artisan Kanji Jar

$195.00 USD
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Free shipping to the US, Western countries, Asia and Oceania

Size:

Weight: 10.2

Material:

This vintage Japanese tea canister is a hand hammered copper tea caddy designed to preserve your tea leaves with elegance and tradition. Crafted using traditional Japanese metalware techniques, this artisan tea container offers a unique blend of rustic kitchen vessel charm and functional design. The blackened copper decor not only enhances its antique appeal but also protects your matcha and green tea leaves, making it an ideal tea leaf preserver for any tea enthusiast.


Made from a single sheet of hand hammered copper, this metal storage jar measures approximately 4.9 inches high by 3.8 inches wide and deep (12.5cm × 9.7cm × 9.7cm) and weighs 10.2 ounces (289g). It comes with matching coasters measuring 0.6 inches high by 4.4 inches wide and deep (1.5cm × 11.2cm × 11.2cm), weighing 2.5 ounces (71g). The surface is treated with a sulfur solution and polished with copper salts to achieve its distinctive blackened finish, adding to the antique tea tin’s rustic kitchen vessel aesthetic.


The inner lid is precision-crafted for a smooth, seamless fit, ensuring airtight storage to maintain the freshness of your tea leaves. The bottom of the canister features the manufacturer’s mark and kanji characters, authenticating it as a kanji tea jar from a tradition tea set collection.


This artisan tea container shows signs of age such as small scratches and minor rust spots inside and out, which reflect its genuine vintage character and history. An inscription on the back commemorates an award along with the recipient’s name, adding provenance to this unique piece.


- Hand hammered copper construction → durable and beautiful metal storage jar
- Blackened copper finish → protects contents while adding rustic kitchen vessel charm
- Dimensions: H4.9 in × W3.8 in × D3.8 in; weight: 10.2oz
- Saucer size: H0.6 in × W4.4 in × D4.4 in; weight: 2.5oz
- Inner lid precision fit → airtight seal preserves tea leaf freshness
- Manufacturer’s mark and kanji inscription → authentic artisan tea container

This vintage Japanese tea canister has been tested for durability through repeated hammering and annealing processes, ensuring long-lasting use as an antique tea tin or matcha storage box. It is perfect for collectors or anyone seeking an authentic piece of Japanese metalware that combines function with timeless style.


🌐 ーーー SHOP POLICIES ーーー

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


✈️ SHIPPING

• 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.

• Courier: Securely shipped via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post with tracking. Carrier is selected by the shop; buyers cannot specify. Urgent upgrades available (please message us before buying).


📦 COMBINED SHIPPING

• 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.

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Shipping

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Combined shipping is available for purchase two and more items.Please contact in detail before ordering to avoid several payment transactions.

Due to increase of shipping fee to Australia and New Zealand, free shipping is not applied for orders to be shipped there from 1st, September 2024. We will inform customers of additional fee after receiving orders. Items will not be shipped until customers reply and in case there is no agreement with the tariff, orders will be cancelled.

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