Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Red Lacquer Seedling in Gold 3” Tea Accessories Carved in the shape of

Carved in the shape of a turtle in front of a sake dish

Hiroshi seal

his magic mallet the power to strike out one's wishes

This thoughtful detail combines practicality with cultural tradition

Originally inspired by the Iomante (bear-sending ceremony)

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Red Lacquer Seedling in Gold 3” Tea Accessories Carved in the shape ofThis is a vintage Japanese chu natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony. It holds the powdered green tea called matcha. A quality natsume such as this is made of turn wood, typically hinoki or Japanese cypress. The wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of urushi lacquer. Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine