Antique Japanese Chabitsu Tea Container (SKU: 25D-199-4) -

Antique Japanese Chabitsu Tea Container - 1980s Showa Era (25D-199-4)

SKU:
25D-199-4
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 13" Diameter x 4 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Chabitsu Tea Container, 1980s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-199-4)

Warmly patinated wooden chabitsu for storing tea utensils or everyday treasures.

This rounded Japanese chabitsu features a beautifully grained, reddish-brown wood body with a snug-fitting lid, traditionally used to hold tea implements outside of formal chanoyu. The low, circular form and softly beveled rim give it a calm, understated presence that sits harmoniously on a shelf, tansu, or tea table.

Likely from the late Showa period, the container shows gentle wear and small marks consistent with age and use, enhancing the depth of its lacquered finish. Whether used as a functional tea container, for storing sweets, or as a wabi-sabi accent in a Japanese-inspired interior, this chabitsu offers an authentic touch of everyday tea culture.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (circa 1980s)
  • Material: Lacquered hardwood
  • Use: Chabitsu tea container for storing tea utensils, tea caddies, or confections
  • Features: Low circular profile; tight-fitting lift-off lid; rich wood grain; warm patina with light surface wear; ideal for Japanese tea ceremony display or storage
  • Dimensions: 13" Diameter x 4 1/2"H
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor scratches and small marks from use

A versatile piece of Showa-era tea culture, ready to serve in the tearoom or as a refined accent in any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
13" Diameter x 4 1/2"H