Vtg 60s Japanese Tea Caddy Jar Lidded Octagon Cream Cherry Bloss
$49
A charming vintage ceramic tea caddy or storage jar from Japan, dating to the Mid-Century Modern (MCM) era, circa the early 1960s.
Design: Features a distinctive octagonal/faceted shape with a creamy white (or pale yellow) colored glaze.
Decoration: Hand-painted with bold, stylized cherry blossom (sakura) or plum blossom branches in black and vibrant orange/coral red. The sides have a textured or subtle crackle finish.
Use: Perfect as a decorative piece, a tea caddy (chaire/natsume), a sugar bowl, or a small trinket box.
Markings:
Clearly marked on the bottom with a circular stamp featuring a sunburst/chrysanthemum symbol and the words "MADE IN JAPAN" around the perimeter, a common mark for export ceramics from this period.
Condition:
Good vintage condition some wear commensurate with age small crack on lid overall good condition please reference photos as they are part of the description of the item.
Approximate Measurements:
Height 5.25 inches, Width 2.75 inches, Depth 2.75 inches
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