Vintage Japanese Irabo Yaki Chaire Matcha Tea Caddy with Kiribako Box

A beautiful and authentic Japanese Irabo-yaki chaire (茶入), BIG SIZE traditionally used for storing powdered matcha tea during formal Japanese tea ceremonies (chanoyu).

This vintage tea caddy embodies the quiet elegance and refined aesthetics treasured in Japanese tea culture. Crafted in the Irabo tradition, it features warm earthy tones, natural ash effects, and flowing glaze patterns that make each piece completely unique.

Unlike ordinary ceramic containers, a chaire occupies an important role in the tea ceremony and is often considered one of the most treasured utensils within a tea master's collection. The rustic beauty of Irabo ware perfectly reflects the Japanese appreciation for simplicity, imperfection, and natural harmony.

This tea caddy is accompanied by its original silk shifuku pouch, woven display base, and original signed kiribako (paulownia wood storage box). Also included is the original handwritten documentation and provenance paperwork preserved with the piece.

The combination of the chaire, silk pouch, signed box, and original documents makes this an exceptional collector's item and a wonderful example of traditional Japanese tea ceremony culture.

Sourced directly from Japan, this is an authentic vintage tea ceremony piece—not a modern reproduction.

✅ Product Highlights
• Authentic Japanese Irabo-yaki chaire
• Traditional matcha tea caddy
• Rich earthy Irabo glaze
• Original silk shifuku pouch included
• Original woven display base included
• Original signed kiribako storage box
• Original handwritten documentation included
• Traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensil
• Beautiful wabi-sabi character
• Vintage Japanese tea ware
• Wonderful collector's piece
• Made in Japan

Additional Information About This Item
About the Chaire
A chaire (茶入) is a traditional tea caddy used during formal Japanese tea ceremonies to store powdered matcha tea.

Within the world of chanoyu, tea caddies are highly respected utensils and are often carefully selected for their artistic merit, historical significance, and connection to particular ceramic traditions.

Collectors frequently value a chaire together with its original accessories and storage box.

About Irabo Ware
Irabo-yaki is admired for its:
• Soft earthy colors
• Natural ash effects
• Organic glaze movement
• Rustic surface textures
• Wabi-sabi aesthetic

Tea masters have long appreciated Irabo pottery for its understated beauty and natural appearance.

Original Silk Shifuku
Included with the tea caddy is its original silk shifuku (仕覆), the protective pouch traditionally made specifically for storing valuable tea utensils.

The presence of the original pouch adds both historical and collectible value.
Original Signed Kiribako
The paulownia wood (kiribako) storage box is signed and accompanies the piece.
Collectors highly value original signed boxes because they help preserve provenance and authenticity.
Included Original Documentation

This piece includes its original handwritten documentation.

The paperwork records details associated with the tea caddy and appears to include traditional tea-related notes and historical ownership information.

The original calligraphy and seals add a wonderful sense of authenticity and connection to the piece's history.

Condition
Very good vintage condition.
• Tea caddy displays beautiful age and character
• Original silk pouch included
• Original woven base included
• Original signed kiribako included
• Original handwritten paperwork included
• Minor wear consistent with age

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What's Included
• Vintage Japanese Irabo-yaki Chaire
• Original Silk Shifuku Pouch
• Original Woven Base
• Original Signed Kiribako Storage Box
• Original Handwritten Documentation

Everything shown in the photographs is included.

Perfect For
• Japanese Tea Ceremony Collectors
• Matcha Enthusiasts
• Chado Practitioners
• Japanese Pottery Collectors
• Wabi-Sabi Interiors
• Antique Tea Ware Collections
• Traditional Japanese Decor
• Museum-Quality Displays

Additional Specifications
Origin: Japan
Type: Chaire (Tea Caddy)
Use: Matcha Tea Storage
Pottery Style: Irabo-yaki
Material: Ceramic
Accessories: Original Silk Shifuku
Storage Box: Original Signed Kiribako
Documentation: Original Handwritten Paperwork Included
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
Authenticity: Original Vintage Japanese Piece

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📦 Condition
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