Murakami Tsuishu Tea Trays Tea Utensils, Sencha Utensils These are Murakami Tsuishu tea trays. Murakami Tsuishu is a type of lacquerware produced in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and is one of Japan's leading lacquer crafts, said to have originated from the side jobs of samurai. Unlike Chinese Tsuishu, which involves carving shapes from thickly layered lacquer, Murakami Tsuishu uses a technique of pre-carving the wooden base and then layering lacquer on top. Therefore, while the carvings of Chinese Tsuishu are sharp-angled, Murakami Tsuishu has rounded corners, giving a softer impression. This item features fully bloomed peony flowers decorating the surroundings, and the lacquer is in good condition. Although small, it is an item that encapsulates the charm of Murakami Tsuishu. Size: Diameter: 120 mm Height: 20 mm There are no scratches or chips. No box. Thank you.