Vintage Japanese Set of 4 Bamboo Futaoki Lid Rests for Tea Ceramony Giclee performance

performance

No structural instability observed

This is a 140 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the Meiji Era c

The left cup shows stronger hidasuki (fire cord) flash marks and red iron coloration

Vintage Japanese Set of 4 Bamboo Futaoki Lid Rests for Tea Ceramony Giclee performanceSet of four bamboo futaoki (), traditional lid rests used in the Japanese tea ceremony, accompanied by a simple wooden storage box. Each piece is cut from natural bamboo, with subtle variation in form, node placement, and proportion. These quiet differences reflect the natural material and allow for thoughtful selection in use. Futaoki are used to support the kettle lid or ladle during temae, serving an understated but essential role in the utensil