As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this truly rare and exceptional quality Shakudo bodied Tea Caddy by the highly regarded Nogawa company , the square form caddy is formed from solid Shakudo, an alloy mixed with Gold to produce the contemporary black patination , the caddy stands upon four solid Silver bracket feet and is decorated to each of the four sides with onlaid mixed metal Flora of the finest quality and detailing , one side details Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums upon Shibuichi stems , the opposing side decorated with Tiger Lilly , the Gold and Silver petals of each Lilly further inlaid with Shakudo detailing , quite breathtaking workmanship, the other two sides decorated with mixed alloy Ferns and Grasses , while the opposing panel displays exquisitely detailed Japanese Andromena , the shoulders of the square form caddy are further inlaid with mixed metal butterflies amidst foliate scrolls , removing the lid reveals a solid silver opening...