Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 vases This is a Japanese vintage

This is a Japanese vintage Arita porcelain Teacup for sencha

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Japanese art-board painting

The inside of the card has white cranes printed on it

Spot where wood is peeling on top

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 vases This is a Japanese vintageJapanese Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest, Futaoki This vintage Japanese kettle lid and ladle rest, called futaoki, is an important addition to any traditional tea ceremony set. Made of ceramic, this futaoki is black with a dark brown rim and holes for decoration and ventilation. Traditionally, this item is used for both the kettle lid and the ladle at their respective times. First, the ladle is rested on the futaoki until the first cup of hot water