Japanese Chabako Tea Box, Japan, 1970s

Description

Authentic Tea Ceremony Set for Preparing Matcha.

Dimensions of storage box: height 43 cm, width 21 cm, depth 18 cm. … more Authentic Tea Ceremony Set for Preparing Matcha.

Dimensions of storage box: height 43 cm, width 21 cm, depth 18 cm. In perfect condition.

Chabako (茶箱): The wooden box in the background, used for storing and transporting tea utensils.

Chawan (茶碗): The white bowl on the right, used for preparing and drinking matcha (green tea powder).

Natsume (棗) or Chaki (茶器): The black lacquered box with a golden motif, used for storing matcha.

Kensui (建水): The pot on the left back, used to collect waste water.

Hishaku (柄杓): The bamboo water ladle, used to scoop hot water from the kettle.

Yunomi (湯のみ): The green object, a ring-shaped component, used for stability as part of the tea set. less