{"product_id":"lotus-frog-futaoki-with-silver-inlay-raindrops-japanese-tea-ceremony-lid-rest","title":"Lotus \u0026 Frog Futaoki with Silver Inlay Raindrops – Japanese Tea Ceremony Lid Rest","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth the lotus (\u003cem\u003ehasu\u003c\/em\u003e) and frog (\u003cem\u003ekaeru\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Chanoyu, a \u003cem\u003efutaoki\u003c\/em\u003e is used as a rest for the lid of the \u003cem\u003ekama\u003c\/em\u003e (iron kettle) and for the \u003cem\u003ehishaku\u003c\/em\u003e (bamboo ladle). Beyond its practical purpose, this sculptural piece introduces a small seasonal landscape into the tea setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA distinctive tea utensil that combines traditional Japanese metalwork with the playful beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Futaoki (Lid Rest)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus \u0026amp; Frog (蓮に蛙)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Silver Inlay Raindrops (本銀象嵌)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainy Season \/ Early Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony \/ Chanoyu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Copperware, Toyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770058035396,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/S__63946782_1.jpg?v=1789973085","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/lotus-frog-futaoki-with-silver-inlay-raindrops-japanese-tea-ceremony-lid-rest","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}