{"product_id":"brass-leaf-form-futaoki-lid-rest-by-ryori-twisted-single-leaf-wood-box","title":"Brass Leaf-Form Futaoki Lid Rest by Ryori — Twisted Single Leaf, Wood Box","description":"A futaoki lid rest cast in brass by Ryori, shaped as a single leaf caught mid-twist — the surface mapped with veins, the edge gathered and curled as if still moving. The patina deepens in the recesses, lightens at the ridges. It sits in the hand like a found object, yet the authorship is unmistakable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◾ Artist: Ryori (良利), metalwork craftsman\u003cbr\u003e◾ Object: Futaoki (蓋置) — lid rest for tea ceremony kettle lids and ladles\u003cbr\u003e◾ Dimensions: approx. 5cm height × 5cm width\u003cbr\u003e◾ Material: Brass (黄銅) with natural patina — hints of verdigris in recesses\u003cbr\u003e◾ Form: Single leaf (一葉形), twisted and gathered\u003cbr\u003e◾ Provenance: Shared cloth (共布) and signed wood box (共箱) included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ Cultural Insight\u003cbr\u003eThe futaoki holds the lid of a tea kettle or the ladle during a tea gathering — a functional object that, in the hands of a skilled craftsman, becomes a focal point of attention. In the quiet intervals of a tea ceremony, the eye rests on the futaoki. The choice of a twisted leaf form speaks to the Japanese aesthetic of capturing the transient: a leaf at the moment it releases from the branch, still animated by the fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ Deep Dive\u003cbr\u003eRyori's casting technique is evident in the fine detail of the leaf veins extending from a central spine across the entire surface. The metal's tone — warm bronze-brown overall, with traces of green oxidation in the deeper recesses — was achieved through controlled patination rather than aging alone. The twisted and gathered edges produce an irregular top opening, allowing the piece to sit at a slight angle. Each side of the leaf presents a different silhouette, so the futaoki offers a different face from every viewing direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◽ 日本語説明\u003cbr\u003e良利作の黄銅一葉形蓋置。一枚の葉を捻った造形に葉脈が精巧に刻まれています。緑青の痕跡が深みを与え、共布・共箱付き。茶席の小道具として存在感のある逸品。\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔹 [ SHIPPING \u0026amp; PACKAGING ]\u003cbr\u003e• Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days\u003cbr\u003e• Carrier: Japan Post EMS \/ UPS (with tracking)\u003cbr\u003e• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61649529897330,"sku":"260307_a_2402","price":1057.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m63274930911_1.jpg?v=1773129347","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/brass-leaf-form-futaoki-lid-rest-by-ryori-twisted-single-leaf-wood-box","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}