*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.
This listing is for a vintage futaoki made around 60 years ago. A futaoki functions as a lid rest during the tea ceremony. The lid of the kama is placed on the futaoki when hot water needs to be drawn from the kettle. The bamboo water ladle rests there up until the lid of the kama is removed. The futaoki featured in this listing is made of bamboo and features a plump radish and a cricket. Long ago farmers used crickets as a symbol of the growing season. When crickets appeared it was time to plant crops, and when they disappeared in the autumn it was time to harvest. Crickets were generally regarded as a sign of summer in both China and Japan. There’s writing on the back which may or may not be a signature, it’s too difficult to read.
Size
H.5.2cm (2”) x Dia.4.6cm (1.8”)
Condition
It’s in pretty good aside from some discolouration from use.
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 ePacket (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
