Tea Ceremony Utensil: Futaoki (Lid Rest) Made by the 10th Ohi Chozaemon (Toshiro), a recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit. This is a black-painted, thousand-dot pattern futaoki. It's a very modern and stylish futaoki. The orange parts on the bottom and inside are not stains or dirt, but "hishoku" (scarlet), a technique of firing, and are one of the charming features often seen in ceramic futaoki. There's also the enjoyment of the color gradually changing with use. This item was kept by my grandmother, who was a tea ceremony instructor for many years. We appreciate your understanding of its age and storage. We hope you will like it and consider purchasing it.