ONLINE ONLY ESTATE COLLECTABLE AUCTION
Thursday, 13 - Monday, 17 March 2025
QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI BLACK LACQUER & DECORATIVELY GILDED HARD WARMER lidded H.220mm. Dia.285mm
Realised: $600 plus premium
Current Bid $600 (31 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
used during the tea ceremony by samurai and court nobles in which specially prepared charcoal, (Binchō-tan / ubame oak) was first heated in a brazier/hibachi and then transferred to the hand warmer that was placed on the top of the table for individual use. The inside of hand warmers is typically hollowed out to accept black sand on which fragrant wood chips, (cedar, pine, sandalwood, and rosewood) were placed on top of charcoal for heating and to provide a pleasing atmosphere.
