Authentic 1970s Japanese Chaire Tea Caddy w Silk Shifuku Showa Pottery

🍃 Authentic 1970s Japanese Chaire (茶入) – Tea Ceremony Matcha Caddy with Original Silk Shifuku

Own a beautiful and authentic piece of Japanese tea ceremony history with this vintage Japanese chaire (茶入 – tea caddy) dating to the 1970s Showa period, sourced directly from a Japanese Government Antique Auction.

Traditionally used in Chanoyu (茶の湯 – Japanese tea ceremony) for storing ceremonial-grade powdered green tea (matcha), this handcrafted pottery chaire embodies the quiet elegance and spiritual beauty of Japanese tea culture.

Hand-thrown from ceramic clay and finished in a soft rustic glaze, this tea caddy displays a naturally aged surface rich in wabi-sabi character, celebrating the beauty of time, simplicity, and imperfection.

Included is its original silk kimono-fabric shifuku pouch (仕覆), carefully hand-sewn and secured with a braided cord—an essential companion traditionally used to protect treasured tea utensils.

Compact, balanced, and full of presence, this chaire is ideal for tea ceremony practice, Japanese interior décor, or collectors of authentic chado utensils.

✅ Product Highlights

✅ Authentic Japanese chaire (茶入) tea ceremony container
✅ Vintage 1970s Showa period
✅ Handmade ceramic pottery
✅ Beautiful natural rustic glaze
✅ Original silk shifuku (仕覆) pouch included
✅ Traditional small-size tea ceremony proportions
✅ Warm aged patina from decades of careful preservation
✅ Ideal for storing ceremonial matcha
✅ Wonderful display piece for tea room décor
✅ Unbranded artisan folk craft
✅ Sourced from Japanese Government Antique Auction

🏯 About Chaire (茶入)
In Japanese tea ceremony, the chaire is one of the most respected utensils, used to hold ceremonial-grade matcha during formal tea gatherings.

Often handcrafted by skilled potters and protected inside a silk shifuku, chaire are treasured not only for their practical purpose but also for their artistic and spiritual significance.

Each chaire carries its own personality through glaze, shape, texture, and age—making every piece truly unique.

Additional Information About This Item
Era: 1970s (Showa Period)
Origin: Japan
Material: Ceramic pottery, silk fabric
Type: Chaire (茶入) / Matcha tea caddy
Technique: Hand-thrown pottery
Accessory: Original silk shifuku pouch
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-related patina and minor signs of use consistent with age
Acquisition: Sourced directly from Japanese Government Antique Auction
Suitable For: Tea ceremony, matcha storage, Japanese décor, collectors

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