Description:
This tea caddy was made by Makie artist SHIDA Hakuho in Aizu, Japan, which is a mecca of Japanese lacquerare since Edo period.  

Its theme or pattern is "Yo-Zakura" (夜桜 in Japanese) meaning "Cherry blossom in Spring Night", which is abstractly and mesmerizingly depicted using various Makeie technique. Especially, the faint expression of the cherry blossoms on the outside of the lid is extraordinarily beautiful. 

It is stored in the original wooden box signed by the artist. 

It is in excellent condition. No chips or cracks. White (shining) parts on photographs are reflection of lightening i.e., not flaw or blemish. 

Size:  Height:  7.4 cm / 2.9 inches                  Diameter:  7.3 cm / 2.9 inches
Weight:  56 gr / 2.0 oz

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Shipping: We ship to the following areas and countries.

The item will be shipped via FedEx, DHL or Japan Post depend on (1) the country you live, (2) the size and the weight of the item, and (3) the selected shipping option ("Standard" or "Expedited"). "Standard" is available only for certain countries. If you would like to know or request which courier service is to be used, please contact us. 

America: United States, Canada, Mexico

Europe / Middle East: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain,  Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Turkey

Asia / Oceania: Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Combined shipping:
If you would like, we can combine shipping under certain conditions, e.g., your purchases within a week. If you want a combined shipping, please contact us. We will accept your request as much as possible.  

Important notice to international buyers: 
- Import duties, taxes and any other charges that may occur in your country are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These are buyer's responsibility.

- We can not mark the item as gift or put its merchandise value lower than your purchased price.   

Payment: Any payment accepted by eBay