Gyokusendo & Tamarikyu Japanese Copperware 26pc Collection Tea Coasters Plate For Sale

Tsubame Metalcraft Mastery: Gyokusendo & Tamarikyu 26-Piece Japanese Copperware Collection with Original Wooden Boxes
Presenting an extraordinary, 26-piece bulk estate collection of authentic Japanese copperware from Tsubame, Niigata—Japan's world-famous center of traditional metalworking. This master set combines iconic tea ceremony wares from two celebrated ateliers: Gyokusendo (玉川堂) and Tamarikyu (玉利久).
1. Tsubame Copperware Lineage: Gyokusendo & TamarikyuCrafted in Tsubame, Niigata—a region with over 200 years of blacksmithing and metal-hammering history.- Gyokusendo (玉川堂): Officially designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, world-renowned for seamless hand-hammered "Tsuiki" copperware.- Tamarikyu (玉利久): Revered for fine antique-finished copperware (Dokobi / 銅古美仕上) combining hand-chased artistic reliefs with traditional tea ceremony aesthetics.
2. Comprehensive 26-Piece Master Estate CollectionThis rare bulk lot offers unprecedented value for high-end collectors, tea masters, and luxury Japanese restaurant owners, comprising:- 24 Gyokusendo Hand-Hammered Tea Coasters (茶託): Featuring Gyokusendo's prized color-oxidation finishes and classic seasonal hand-chased motifs including "Inaho" (Rice Ears), "Yukitsubaki" (Snow Camellia), and "Shinki" (Floral Form).- 2 Tamarikyu Antique Copper Serving Plates (盛皿 / 20cm): Heavy copper serving plates with a rich antique bronze patina (Dokobi finish), featuring openwork water-drop patterns, plum blossom metal inlay, matching wooden chopsticks, and original presentation boxes (Nashibako).- Multiple Original Wooden Boxes: Complete with authentic brush kanji inscriptions for 100% provenance verification.
3. Timeless Patina & Collector Investment ValueUnlike mass-produced modern tableware, traditional Tsubame copperware develops a richer, deeper luster over decades of use. The brilliant purple, golden, and deep reddish-brown oxidation hues on these pieces reflect master artisans' secret liquid patination recipes passed down through generations.
4. Product Specifications- Origin: Tsubame, Niigata, Japan- Makers: Gyokusendo (玉川堂) & Tamarikyu (玉利久)- Collection Contents: 24 Gyokusendo Copper Tea Coasters + 2 Tamarikyu Copper Serving Plates + Original Wooden Boxes- Plate Dimensions: Tamarikyu Serving Plates approx 20cm (7.8") / Gyokusendo Coasters approx 11cm (4.3")- Material: High-Purity Copper with Antique Bronze Finish- Origin: Hand-crafted in Japan
An irreplaceable heritage collection combining Tsubame's finest copper ateliers, complete original wooden boxes, and investment-grade authenticity.