Vintage Japanese Natsume Tea Ceremony Caddy Natural Sugi Wood 4” Laquer It is in very good

It is in very good condition and weighs in at nearly 14 pounds

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The form of the handle is called a "Bridge" handle

Inside diameter = 13

Vintage Japanese Natsume Tea Ceremony Caddy Natural Sugi Wood 4” Laquer It is in very goodThis is a vintage Japanese 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 Natsume itself is signed on the botom. The kiri wood box is included. Hight = 2. 5 Width = 3 Depth = 2. 5 Weight = 4. 65oz