{"product_id":"japanese-carved-kiri-wood-tea-canister-for-storing-tea-leaves","title":"Vintage Japanese Aizu Kiri Paulownia Wood Tea Utensil Box 5 Inches Tall","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese Aizu paulownia wood container, crafted from kiri (paulownia) and accompanied by its original informational booklet describing the history and characteristics of Aizu kiri woodworking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact container features a fitted square lid with a recessed circular top and central knob, set over a two-part body displaying the distinctive natural grain of the wood. The lower section has softly rounded corners, while the lighter upper section provides a small storage compartment suitable for tea utensils or other small articles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the accompanying Japanese literature, Aizu paulownia has a long history of use dating to the Kamakura period and was traditionally employed for armor storage, household furnishings, boxes, trays, tea-related articles and other fine wooden wares. The booklet describes Aizu kiri as a particularly high-grade material and presents its manufacture as an important traditional industry of the Aizu region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome example of traditional Aizu kiri craftsmanship, retaining its original Japanese product literature. Some surface wear and natural variation to the wood are present from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogun's Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839566770493,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/IMG_2578.jpg?v=1786749666","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/japanese-carved-kiri-wood-tea-canister-for-storing-tea-leaves","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}