{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-wooden-tea-caddy-lidded-box-yamagata-craftsman-shogi-keyaki","title":"Japanese Vintage Wooden Tea Caddy Lidded Box Yamagata Craftsman Shogi Keyaki","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"sc-fbFiXs iZLgoQ\" style='margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; scrollbar-width: auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \".SFNSDisplay-Regular\", \"Segoe UI\", \"Helvetica Neue\", \"Hiragino Sans\", ヒラギノ角ゴシック, \"Hiragino Kaku Gothic ProN\", \"ヒラギノ角ゴ  ProN W3\", Meiryo, メイリオ, \"MS PGothic\", \"ＭＳ  Ｐゴシック\", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); border-radius: 4px;'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); scrollbar-width: auto;\"\u003eNotice (For U.S. Buyers)\nFrom September 18, 2025, shipping costs for U.S. orders include customs duties and clearance fees.\nThis may make the shipping fee appear higher, but no extra charges at delivery.\nFor non-U.S. orders, these fees are not included and may apply depending on local regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Wooden Tea Caddy — Master Craftsman Work from Yamagata, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA remarkable example of Japanese woodworking precision, this cylindrical lidded tea caddy (\u003cem\u003echaire\u003c\/em\u003e) comes from Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture — a region renowned for producing Japan's finest \u003cem\u003eshogi\u003c\/em\u003e (chess) pieces, where the highest standards of wood craftsmanship have been passed down for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 11cm × W 7.7cm (H 4.3\" × W 3.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master wood artisan (\u003cem\u003esaiku-shi\u003c\/em\u003e) — beyond ordinary woodturning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Extraordinary Lid Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e The most stunning feature of this piece is its \u003cstrong\u003eouter sleeve lid\u003c\/strong\u003e: when placed on top of the body, it descends \u003cem\u003eentirely under its own weight\u003c\/em\u003e, closing with a slow, perfectly controlled glide. This is only possible through extraordinary precision in fitting — the tolerances are so fine that air pressure alone controls the descent. This level of craftsmanship is extraordinarily rare and must be seen to be believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-part lid system\u003c\/strong\u003e: a flat inner lid and a long outer sleeve cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe body features beautifully turned \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal ridged bands\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ewappa-bori\u003c\/em\u003e style), creating a tactile wave pattern that interacts magnificently with the flowing wood grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional figured grain\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003emoku\u003c\/em\u003e) — the undulating flame pattern visible through the ridges is deeply expressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe bottom reveals \u003cstrong\u003etight concentric lathe rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hallmark of master-level turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWarm golden-amber tone with rich natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExcellent overall condition consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll components present and fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe precision fit of the lid remains intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA truly museum-quality piece of Japanese functional craft. The combination of technical mastery, expressive grain, and meditative form makes this an exceptional find for collectors of Japanese antiques, \u003cem\u003echadogu\u003c\/em\u003e (tea ceremony utensils), or fine Asian woodwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 267px; top: 13124px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345655087357,"sku":"Gokokuji 6000　WO558","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_f568889c-f195-4925-99de-7e37eab2cf4c.jpg?v=1775190015","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-wooden-tea-caddy-lidded-box-yamagata-craftsman-shogi-keyaki","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}