Mage-kensui (Bent Water Container) - Inner Vermilion Lacquer - Color: Wooden, inner surface is vermilion lacquer - Design: Cylindrical - Bottom: Black bottom - Usage: Usable as a tea ceremony utensil Sen no Rikyu favored bentwood items. These simple yet refined tea utensils are beloved by many enthusiasts, and bentwood items are still highly valued in the world of tea ceremony today. A kensui is a utensil commonly called a "koboshi" (spill), used to discard the hot water used to warm the tea bowl during the tea preparation. This item has a gorgeous inner vermilion finish, perfect for home use or as a gift. Thank you for viewing.