[Japanese Ancient Art] Bamboo Carrying Tea Boxes and Baskets

In Ming Dynasty Gao Lian's "Zunsheng Eight Potatoes" [a total of seven tea storage utensils], it is said that "the utensils are square boxes, which are used to store tea utensils". The general materials are mainly bamboo and wood, and the utensils are mostly square or rectangular. Most of them have handles. Generally, there are two floors. The upper layer is used for placing tea pots, saucers, tea cups, and teacups. The lower layer can be used for placing teapots, water cubes, etc. There are no strict regulations, but it must be suitable for tea ceremony. It is often used for tea seats in Japanese sencha ceremony. It has the functions of storing tea utensils and decorating tea seats!