This is a suzuro (charcoal brazier) made by Heian Shunpo (Shunpo Inoue), a master craftsman from Kyoto. It is used in the Sencha tea ceremony to warm the bo-fura (water kettle) or to burn incense. My grandmother intended to use it in her Sencha tea ceremony class, but it was stored in a warehouse without being used much. It is used by burning charcoal, but this item was stored before being used with charcoal. Size: Height: Approximately 15 cm Top diameter: Approximately 11.5 cm These measurements are approximate. Please also refer to the photos. As it is unglazed pottery, there are some minor scratches, although they are not very noticeable. Please understand that this is a used antique item before purchasing. Also recommended for those looking for: Heian Seisho Takano Shoami Zuiko Sekitei Kitamura Kazuyoshi Japanese tableware Ceramics Tea ceremony utensils Sencha tea ceremony utensils Obaku school Hanging scrolls Manpuku-ji Temple Daitoku-ji Temple Nin'ami Dohachi Baisho-o Ingen Zenji