This is a wooden tea caddy in the shape of an eggplant, carved and shaped from wood. It has a thin coat of black lacquer, highlighting the wood grain. The most distinctive feature is the screw-on lid, also made of wood, which is designed to look like the eggplant's stem. The lid is precisely crafted and has a smooth, easy open and close action. This is a one-of-a-kind piece, the work of a skilled artisan. This tea utensil is designed with an eggplant motif, which is considered auspicious, as "nasu" (eggplant) is a homophone for "to achieve" (成す). No accessories are included. There is no maker's mark. 【Condition】 There are no noticeable chips or cracks, and the condition is good. There is no warping in the screw threads. Please understand that there may be minor scratches due to aging and storage. 【Material, Dimensions】 Material: Wood, lacquered finish Height: approx. 8.5cm (excluding lid) Opening diameter: approx. 3cm Hand-carved wooden tea caddy in an auspicious eggplant (nasu) form. Finished in dark urushi lacquer with an elegant gloss and well-balanced proportions. The most distinctive feature is the precisely crafted wooden screw lid shaped like the calyx. The threading is finely made and closes smoothly with excellent fit. Inspired by traditional tea ceremony aesthetics. No maker’s mark. No accessories included. Condition is very good with no major cracks or lacquer loss. Minor surface wear from age and storage may be present. Material: Wood with urushi lacquer Height: approx. 8.5 cm (excluding lid) Opening diameter: approx. 3 cm Color: Black #teaceremonyutensils #teacaddy #chaki #lacquerware #JapaneseAntique #Urushi #TeaCaddy #HandCraft