λ A fine Japanese Seto ware tea caddy (chaire), Muromachi period, 16th-17th century

The fine and robustly potted tea caddy, chaire, of bulbous form, the body made from a dark clay and overall covered in an even tone of amber coloured glaze, together with a lid, silk pouch and Japanese wood box and cover (tomobako)

λ Ivory submission reference JPMDYS9X

Dimensions: 8cm high (chaire)

Japanese Private Collection