Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 cap Vintage Japanese Hand-embroidered Silk Tiger

Vintage Japanese Hand-embroidered Silk Tiger Art w/ Wooden Frame

Chip on the left corner of the tapered part of the rim

It is beige with brown designs

Scratches on glaze

Japanese teacup

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Ladle Rest Vtg Futaoki Sado Black TG204 cap Vintage Japanese Hand-embroidered Silk TigerJapanese 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