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Utensils Term

Chaire

茶入

A dense ceramic jar with an ivory lid, used exclusively to store thick tea (Koicha).

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Botanical & Ceremonial Context

Chaire are among the most revered and historically valuable heirlooms in Japanese culture, often wrapped in antique brocade silk bags (Shifuku).

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