Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 vases Japanese art-board painting

Japanese art-board painting

Chips on inner rim

5 cm deep (using lowest side)

Japanese wood carving tray

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 vases Japanese art-board paintingJapanese Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest, Futaoki This vintage Japanese kettle lid and ladle rest, called futaoki, is an important addition to any traditional tea ceremony set. Made of ceramic, this futaoki is black with a dark brown rim and holes for decoration and ventilation. Traditionally, this item is used for both the kettle lid and the ladle at their respective times. First, the ladle is rested on the futaoki until the first cup of hot water