This celadon porcelain tea storage features an attractive round body covered with chrysanthemum and crane design. The design exhibits the traditional inlaying technique by which flowers are in white slip whereas the stalks and leaves are expressed in fine black. The flowers are highlighted by delightful red touches.

One of the "four noble beings" (sagunja) symbolizing fidelity and loyalty, the chrysanthemum has been one of the most favorite subjects used for adorning craftworks as it blooms until late autumn, thus overcoming the frost. The crane represents eternity. Read More

Size: Widest Diameter 2.8" x Height 3.3" (7 x 8.5cm)