*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for an Arita-ware futamono lidded case made around 20 years ago.  Futamono are dishes for holding things like soup, pickles and small side dishes.  The futamono in this listing is made of porcelain and moulded to resemble a ripe yuzu, and the surface is slightly textured like actual citrus. From June to August yuzu trees produce green fruit, then it ripens and turns yellow in late autumn. Yuzu is used for cooking because of its very pleasant and fragrant aroma, also more traditional households add it to bathwater to celebrate the winter solstice.  A yuzu shaped futamono would typically serve a vinegar based side dish, or something sweet.  Please note that futamono are larger than kogo for holding incense, but are by no means big.  Futamono are also suitable for holding small items like earrings, or could be used for holding teabags after use. Please check the measurements carefully before ordering. 

Arita-ware refers to porcelain produced in the town of Arita in the southern island of Kyushu. In 1616 a Korean potter named Ri Sanpei discovered kaolin at Mt. Izumiyama, thus resulting in the birth of Japanese porcelain. Arita-ware is sometimes referred to as Imari-ware, and this is because export wares were shipped from the nearby port in Imari town. Edo period Arita-ware is generally classified into three groups; Ko-Imari (Early Imari), Kinrande (gold painted porcelain), and Kakiemon (elegant motifs of birds, animals and flowers). Another special, high quality porcelain known as Nabeshima (featuring woven/textile patterns) was also produced and given as gifts to the Imperial court and ruling class. To this day Arita remains at the centre of porcelain production in Japan.         

Size

H.6.9cm (2.7”) x Dia.8.7cm (3.4”)                                                                                             
Condition
It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.