Add a touch of traditional Japanese elegance to your incense ceremony setup with this classic wooden yakki vessel. Shaped like a natsume tea container and finished in deep black shin-nuri lacquer, it features a gently domed lid and balanced proportions. It measures approximately 6.5 cm in opening diameter and roughly 6.5 cm in height when the lid is closed.
In the world of Japanese kodo (incense ceremony), black lacquer vessels like this one are valued for their understated sophistication, bringing quiet harmony and timeless craftsmanship to the ritual.
This piece comes with its original paper box. The lacquer finish remains in good condition overall, and the lid opens and closes smoothly. As a secondhand item, it does show a few minor signs of age: there is a small lacquer chip, about 5 mm, on the underside of the lid, and the sticker on the paper box is slightly peeling. It remains a delightful and authentic find for collectors and practitioners of Japanese traditional arts.
Black lacquered natsume tea caddy (yakuki) for tea ceremony use, presented in a paper box. The finish is in good condition and the lid opens and closes smoothly.
Approx. 6.5 cm opening diameter and 6.5 cm high measured at the lid edge when closed. The center of the lid has a gently raised shape. There is an approximately 5 mm area of lacquer loss on the underside of the lid. The label on the paper box is peeling.
