Lot 202174: Japanese Nodate Tea Ceremony Set with Raku-Style Chawan Bowl & Basket

Auction

Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (180)

Lot Number

202174

Status

Sold

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Opening Bid

$5.00

Accepted Bids

13

Closed

1/18/26 8:43 PM PT

Description

A Japanese tea ceremony set, known in its portable form as a chabako. These sets contain the essential utensils for preparing and serving matcha, embodying the traditional Japanese chanoyu philosophy. The specific components include: Chawan (Matcha Bowl): The large, reddish-brown ceramic bowl used for whisking and drinking the tea. This style appears to be Aka-raku (red Raku) ware or possibly a type of red Shino ware, known for its rustic texture and unique glaze that feels soft and warm to the touch. Chasen (Bamboo Whisk): The small, delicate bamboo whisk used to mix the matcha powder and hot water until frothy and smooth. Natsume (Tea Caddy): The round container with a lid, typically made of lacquered wood, used to store the powdered matcha. The red, flat, oval-shaped container is likely the tea caddy, similar to a specific style called natsume. Chashaku (Tea Scoop): The slender bamboo scoop used to measure and transfer matcha from the caddy to the bowl. Chabako (Tea Box/Basket): The woven dark basket with a decorative orange and blue drawstring cloth lining, designed to hold all the utensils for portability and storage. 3" H x 4.5" L Good condition.