Twelve-piece Gilt Lacquerware Matcha Tea Ceremony Set

Description:

Twelve-piece Gilt Lacquerware Matcha Tea Ceremony Set, Japan, 20th century, including a near square tray table, three covered ewers, three covered bowls, a footed dish, a footed wine cup holder, a ladle, a scoop, and a rectangular covered box, ht. to 7 7/8, wd. to 16 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-250

Cracks/damage to interior of water ewer, chip to lacquer on foot rim of large round container, chip to spout of handled teapot, crack to foot of candle holder, chip to rim of cover of one bowl, chip to cover of fan-shaped box, major loss to rim of one covered bowl, repaired crack and loss to covered bowl, chips to edge of tea scoop, minor chips to spouts, rims, and feet of most pieces.


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