Japanese Buddhist Porcelain Matchstick Disposal Jar Hikeshi Celadon Blue BA921 go board it says longevity chopsticks

it says longevity chopsticks

after bad things have happened

this box is a lacquerware product of Kagawa Prefecture

24 cm long x 25

This bowl can be used for tea ceremony as well as for daily use

Japanese Buddhist Porcelain Matchstick Disposal Jar Hikeshi Celadon Blue BA921 go board it says longevity chopsticksVintage Japanese Matchstick Disposal Jar for Buddhist Altar This item is a vintage porcelain matchstick extinguisher jar (hikeshi) made for use as an altar fitting in a Japanese Buddhist altar. It is a tool that can safely extinguish a fire by inserting a used matchstick into the hole in the lid. It has a light blue glaze with a small round lid. It has a lotus flower petal motif at the bottom and little decorative handles on the sides. Blue, white