Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Caddy Natural Finish Hinoki Moon & Pampas (OakSt) Red The design features intricate kimono

The design features intricate kimono patterns

Its 1” mouth allows for precise floral arrangements

epitomizing the concept of longevity

lite a pipe or warm water for tea

5" x 11" giclée reproduction print of a Japanese Meiji era  ukiyo-e (woodblock print)

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Caddy Natural Finish Hinoki Moon & Pampas (OakSt) Red The design features intricate kimonoThis 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 wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of urushi lacquer. Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs: Pampas grass over a crescent moon. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for