Auspicious eggplant motif. A heavy-duty copper tea caddy from Bikodo. [Product Description] This is a copper eggplant-shaped tea caddy made by Bikodo. Eggplant is associated with "achieving" (nasu in Japanese), and has long been a popular motif as a good luck charm. The rounded, soft form and the heavy texture unique to copper combine to create an elegant presence. It also shows a deep, aged patina (rokusho), making it an attractive antique. ・Brand: Bikodo ・Material: Copper ・Shape: Eggplant ・Size: Height approx. 14cm / Width approx. 8cm ・Condition: Discoloration and patina due to aging (please enjoy as part of the character) [Usage Scenarios] ・As a storage container for tea leaves, coffee beans, etc. ・As a Japanese interior or decorative tea utensil ・For store displays or antique collections ・As a gift for tea lovers #TeaCaddy #CopperProducts #Bikodo #AntiqueTeaUtensils #JapaneseAntiques #TeaCeremonyUtensils #EggplantMotif #GoodLuckCharm #Copperware #InteriorGoods