Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Braziers [lcsh];
This iron kettle (furo) is paired with a particular kettle (kama) as a set. It is crafted in the kimen style, supported by three legs in a tripod formation. The use of iron rather than bronze evokes an informal feeling. An opening at the front and...
Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Braziers [lcsh]
Bizen-style, natural ash glad brazier in the shape known as benibachi. The small size makes it suitable for supporting the handled kettle used in chabako.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
Kettle papers (kami kamashiki) used to support the kettle when removed from the fire source during the charcoal procedure. Also used to support the incense container when it is placed in the tokonoma during an abbreviated tea gathering, when the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
Lid rest, in the shape of a trivet for a kettle, that is part of the Rikyu Seven futaokii set, made in green and white raku glaze that resembles Oribe ware. This shape of futaoki is used only at times when a trivet is not present in the sunken...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
Metal saki pourer used when the kaiseki meal is being served. May also be used for the chabako tea, as a kettle for hot water. Mount Fuji decorates the body while the knob on the lid is a pine cone.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
Tetsubin are small iron kettles with an integral handle that can be used in a variety of more informal tea procedures. Rather than using a ladle (hishaku) to pour the hot water into the teabowl, the host lifts and pours water directly from the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The original of this shape was owned by tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) and passed on to his son-in-law, Mozuya Soan (d. 1594), by whose name it is known. It is accompanied by open rings (kan) with which the kettle is lifted and carried. Most...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This shape of fresh water container (hosomizusashi) was devised to be used during the last two weeks of October. With the winter season beginnning in November, the narrow mouth and thin shape reduce the guests' impression of cold water, while the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
Tripod to support the kettle in the sunken hearth (ro). The positioning of the tripod on the hearth changes with various factors, including the temae, time of day, location of the hearth in the room and other features of the tearoom.
Ceramic vase with ears. Although ceramic vases may be used in either the furo season (May through October when the enclosed brazier is used to heat the kettle) or the ro season (November through April when the sunken hearth is used), the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This hishaku is crafted in the traditional pattern for furo season, distinguished by a smaller cup appropriate to the furo kettle, and by an angled cut on the lower surface at the tip of the handle.
