Antique Japanese Tea Tool Satsubako with Original Box, 50 Years Old

eBay Information body p, ul ul @media (max-width: 600px) p, ul } @media (max-width: 768px) p, ul } Description This is a Japanese tea ceremony tool called a “Satsubako,”stored in its original wooden box (Tomobako).The tea box is made of paulownia wood with a traditionalYarobuta-style lid structure.The outer storage box is likely made of cedar wood.Inside the lid, there is a tea name and the Chinese phrase“Shin I Sei Do,” believed to have been written by the previous owner.The item dates to around 1975 and shows approximately 50 years of age.There are signs of use such as discoloration and surface wear,but no significant cracks, chips, or dents.Please note: the cord hole exists on the outer box, but the cord is missing.Personal identifying areas in the photos have been masked.All of our items are 100% authentic. This product will surely bring you great satisfaction. Please feel free to ask any questions about the item. Importer's Obligation For U.S. buyersFor U.S. buyers, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is applied. Import duties and taxes are already included in the shipping cost, which is why the shipping charge to the U.S. may appear higher in some cases. For buyers outside the U.S.For buyers outside the U.S., DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) applies. Import duties, VAT, and customs fees are not included in the shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility. As a result, the listed shipping cost appears lower than for U.S. buyers. These charges are usually collected by the courier upon delivery or when you pick up the item. We recommend checking with your local customs office to understand the possible costs before purchasing. Shipping We can only ship to the address registered on eBay. If you wish to ship to a different address after purchase, please cancel the order, update your address on eBay, and place the order again.Shipping is conducted from Monday to Friday. We do not ship on weekends and national holidays as courier services are closed.We cannot declare a lower item value or mark items as a "Gift," as this constitutes tax evasion. Thank you for your understanding. Payment Please make your payment according to the method specified by eBay.