A Delft-ware sometsuke (blue and white) tea caddy from the Netherlands. Size: Diameter (mouth): approx. 3 cm Height (with lid): approx. 8.1-11.3 cm Diameter (body, max): approx. 7 cm This item has been stored for a long time, but is in beautiful condition with no signs of use. There are no cracks or chips. Delftware is a type of pottery produced in and around Delft, Netherlands, since the 16th century. It is characterized by its white glaze base, tin glaze coloring, and painting, and is sometimes called Delft-yaki (Delft ware) in Japan. The tea caddy lid has been added later to make it a tea caddy. The shifuku (protective bag) is made by Genzai Murakami, a bag maker. It is not a matching box, but it fits in a paulownia wood box. With a certificate of authenticity. I have other items for sale as well. Please take a look if you'd like. There are malicious businesses that are quoting and reprinting the photos and documents posted on this page (Mercari). Please be careful.