This vintage Japanese lacquerware tea caddy (茶入 / chaire) features a warm vermilion-red lacquer finish decorated with elegant plum blossom motifs in gold, silver, black, and white.
The rounded form gives the piece a soft and refined appearance, while the glossy lacquer surface reflects the quiet beauty often found in traditional Japanese tea utensils. The plum blossom, or ume (梅), is a beloved seasonal motif in Japan, symbolizing resilience, renewal, and the arrival of early spring, as it blooms even in the coldest months.
The caddy is for storing tea leaves, matcha-related accessories, or small keepsakes. It can also be displayed as a decorative piece, especially together with other tea ceremony items or lacquerware objects.
There are light signs of age and use, including small surface marks and gentle wear to the lacquer, but the overall appearance remains charming and elegant.
A lovely vintage Japanese lacquerware piece, perfect for collectors of tea utensils, Japanese seasonal motifs, or traditional craft objects.
Size: 6 x 6 x 6cm
