Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Netsuke as seen in this print

as seen in this print

Ainu bear carvings are appreciated both as expressions of indigenous spirituality and as iconic symbols of Hokkaidō craftsmanship—bridging cultural heritage and modern folk art collecting

At least one block of black color done in black lacquer

” The cartouche identifies Saigō (西郷)

Glaze: Classic feldspar-based white Shino glaze with iron brush decoration and fire marks

Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Netsuke as seen in this printA beautifully crafted Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), made from richly grained keyaki wood (Japanese elm) and delicately decorated with a gold lacquer bamboo motif. This fine example combines natural elegance with traditional artistry, embodying the quiet sophistication that defines Japanese tea culture. The natsume is an essential utensil in chanoyu (, the Japanese tea ceremony), used to hold usucha the finely milled powdered green tea whisked to