The "Kappudai" is a phonetic equivalent of "koppudai" (cup stand). As the name suggests, it is used to place cups and tokkuri (sake bottles), but it can also be used for small plates and sweet dishes. It is finished with a subdued "urumi-nuri" (translucent lacquer) for a calm appearance. As it is lacquerware by Sotei Nakamura, one of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Masters of the Sen Family), it is an elegant item that can be used with confidence when using sake vessels for tea ceremonies. Each stand has a vermilion mark in the center of the base. The accompanying box has the inscription "Kappudai Roku, Nushi Sotei" (Kappudai Six, Lacquerer Sotei) stamped on the lid. The wrapping paper is original, with the inscription "Kii Urumi Kappudai Roku, Nushi Sotei" (Yellow Urumi Kappudai Six, Lacquerer Sotei) stamped on it. There are no scratches or repairs, but when observed upside down, there are signs of wear and tear on the part that touches the tatami mats (photo 16). The Sanada-himo (braided cord) is not included. The holes for the cord insertion are clean, so it may not have been originally attached. You can use it without a cord, but please enjoy it with your favorite cord after purchase (photo 17). Note: The tokkuri in photos 13-15 are not included. Top (outer diameter) 7.1 cm, (inner diameter) 6.5 cm. Height of the rim (inside) 1.1 cm. Bottom outer diameter 6.0 cm. Height 1.8 cm. Comes with the original box and wrapping paper. ▢ 11th Sotei Nakamura (1899-1993) Lacquerer. Senke Jisshoku. Second son of the 9th generation, Chuzo. Name: Hachirobei. Go (art name): Gensai. Haigo (haiku name): Kyudo. After his father's sudden death, he immediately began technical training. At the age of 16, he entered the Senke family and supported his mother, Ama Sotei, in her family business, and took over the family business from 1925. He studied painting under Shoun Chigusa, haikai under Seisei Matsuse, and classical literature and calligraphy under Dr. Yoshinori Yoshizawa, and was self-taught throughout his life. He was certified for technical preservation under the wartime system. His 75 years of production until his retirement in 1985 included items favored by the three Sen families, and he was the most brilliant and prolific of the generations. In 1976, he was awarded the Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Merit Award. In 1980, he received the Tantansai Tea Ceremony Culture Award. Died August 16, 1993, at the age of 95. [References] The Generations of the Nakamura Sotei Family, Tankosha Nayashibera, Kawara Shoten Senke Jisshoku, Sekai Bunka Publishing #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo #Tea Utensils #Senke Jisshoku #Cup Stand #Sake Vessels #Lacquerer #Lacquer Art #Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese Meal) #Tea Ceremony #Tea Ceremony #Lacquer #Favorite Items #Antique Art #Tea Room #Tea Party #Sotei Nakamura #Kyoto #Tea Ceremony #Urasenke #Omotesenke #Tea #Beauty #Art