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

This listing is for a splendid Kaba-zaiku cherry bark chabitsu. A chabitsu is a round box for holding tea sets. The chabitsu in this listing is made of cherry bark and the lid is decorated with a leaf-shaped pattern using different colours of bark. It has a beautiful smooth finish and its rich dark colour is suitable for any of the four seasons. To clean your chabitsu use a damp cloth and never allow water to sit inside.

Kaba-zaiku refers to wares made in Akita Prefecture using the bark of cherry trees. Cherry tree bark is known for its naturally beautiful patterns and deep brown colour. The bark is professionally lacquered resulting in a very smooth and strong finish. This is particularly important in cold places like Tohoku mainly because everyday items need moisture and cold protection. Kaba-zaiku has been recognized as an important traditional craft of Tohoku and tends to be very expensive.                                                   

Size

H.11.5cm (4.5”) x Dia.29.2 (11.4”) x 31cm (12.2”) diameter lid                                                

Condition

It’s in very good condition and seems unused.  There some very minor marks on the bottom, possibly from storage/handling.                                                                              

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  The aforementioned countries have very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to your country.  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:  SAL Sea Mail (approx. 11-12 weeks), an upgrade for EMS Express (7-10 days) available for an additional 5100 yen. 

**UK , Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe:  SAL Sea Mail (approx. 8-12 weeks depending on the destination), an upgrade for EMS Express (7-10 days) available for an additional 4050 yen. 

**Asia:  SAL Sea Mail (approx. 6-8 weeks), an upgrade for EMS Express (5-7 days) available for an additional 2050 yen. 

**Middle East, Central Asia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico:  EMS Express only (7-15 days).

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.