Tea ceremony utensil, futaoki (lid rest) - also called hishaku-oki (ladle rest) - in a chigiri-style, ryugo-style ceramic with a potter's mark. This is a tea ware for matcha, suitable for tea gatherings, tea ceremonies, and traditional crafts. It was carefully displayed in a cupboard in a Japanese-style room. Since the paulownia wood box (dedicated box) could not be found, it is being offered at a low price. ★ Futaoki (Lid Rest) A utensil used in the tea ceremony to place the lid of the kettle or the ladle. ★ Chigiri (Hourglass Shape) A type of shape for vessels where the top and bottom are open and the center is constricted. It is often seen in flower vases and lid rests, and is also called ryugo. ★ Ryugo (Drum Shape) Similar to the tsuzumi drum used in Noh theater, it is a shape where both ends of the body are wide and the center is constricted. ◆ Tea Ceremony Utensil, Futaoki (Lid Rest) ・Material: Ceramic, with potter's mark. ・Shape: Chigiri-style, Ryugo-style. ・Color: Brownish/Brown. ・Weight: Approximately 85g. ・Size: Top diameter approx. 5.5cm, Bottom diameter approx. 5.5cm, Height approx. 5.5cm. ・Other: No kyobako (dedicated box). Unused item. Long-term storage item. Please refer to the images for the condition. Although it has been carefully stored, it is not a new item, so please consider that there may be minor scratches, deterioration, or dirt. *Please check the photos for details. As this is offered at a low price, we ask for your understanding in these matters. We also ask for your purchase with the understanding of home storage and amateur packaging. There is no dedicated box, but the condition of the item is as shown in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions.