Vintage Japanese Shiteki Chaire Set of Four in Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0682-1

Vintage Japanese Shiteki Chaire Set of Four in Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0682-1

A charming boxed set of four ceramic tea utensils in distinct traditional forms used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

This vintage Japanese set includes four small ceramic vessels presented together in a wooden tomobako and identified on the box as 四滴茶入. The group represents the classic four-form shiteki chaire set used in tea practice: 水滴（すいてき）, 油滴（ゆてき）, 手瓶（てがめ）, and 弦付（つるつき）. Each piece is individually shaped and glazed, with open mouths and compact rounded bodies that emphasize their sculptural character as well as their functional role within chanoyu utensils.

The set shows an appealing variety of finishes and silhouettes: a glossy black handled vessel with fitted lid; a cream-white piece with hand-painted circular banding and a small spout; an olive-green handled form with a painted plant motif; and a pale beige vessel with an upright arched handle. Displayed together, the four create a refined study in form, proportion, and glaze variation. The original wooden tomobako adds presence for collectors of tea ceremony objects, Japanese studio ceramics, and boxed utensil sets.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Glazed ceramic; wooden tomobako storage box
• Use: Tea ceremony utensil set in four traditional shiteki forms: 水滴（すいてき）, 油滴（ゆてき）, 手瓶（てがめ）, and 弦付（つるつき）
• Modern Use: Tea utensil collection, tokonoma or shelf display, or decorative accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior
• Features: Set of four differently formed ceramic vessels; one with fitted lid, one with small spout, two with side handles, and one with upright overhead handle; boxed in a calligraphed tomobako
• Dimensions: 3 1/4"Diameter x 3"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

A thoughtfully varied four-piece Japanese tea utensil set, preserved in its tomobako and well suited for collectors of chanoyu ceramics.

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 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.