Sakura Kensui Chakoboshi Tea Waste Container Coaster The detailed red linework and

The detailed red linework and shimmering gold accents highlight the refined technique

you can enjoy setting various small bowls or plates in it

The warm texture of stoneware feels pleasingly solid in your hand

It is beautifully crafted with a crystalline glaze

is decorated with a falling sakura (cherry blossom) motif using shell inlays and wood bark

Sakura Kensui Chakoboshi Tea Waste Container Coaster The detailed red linework andThis chakoboshi tea waste container is made by Yatsuyanagi, a cherry bark work manufacturer based in Akita Prefecture. The cherry trees used for Akita cherry bark work are mainly wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region, known for their durability and natural beauty, cultivated in a harsh climate. The chakoboshi is traditionally used in sencha tea practices. It serves several purposes during the brewing process: 1. To discard the hot water used to