Lotus & Frog Futaoki with Silver Inlay Raindrops – Japanese Tea Ceremony Lid Rest

This beautifully crafted Lotus and Frog (蓮に蛙) futaoki captures a charming scene from the Japanese rainy season: a small frog resting among lotus leaves after the rain.

The surface is accented with delicate raindrops created using genuine silver inlay (本銀象嵌). The subtle shimmer of the silver droplets evokes fresh rain resting on the lotus leaves, adding depth and a refined sense of realism to the design.

Both the lotus (hasu) and frog (kaeru) are familiar motifs in Japanese art and seasonal design. Together with the silver-inlaid raindrops, they create a refreshing scene particularly well suited to the rainy season and early summer.

In Chanoyu, a futaoki is used as a rest for the lid of the kama (iron kettle) and for the hishaku (bamboo ladle). Beyond its practical purpose, this sculptural piece introduces a small seasonal landscape into the tea setting.

A distinctive tea utensil that combines traditional Japanese metalwork with the playful beauty of nature.

Type: Futaoki (Lid Rest)
Design: Lotus & Frog (蓮に蛙)
Detail: Genuine Silver Inlay Raindrops (本銀象嵌)
Season: Rainy Season / Early Summer
Use: Japanese Tea Ceremony / Chanoyu
Made in: Japan