Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe 5" tall (12

5" tall (12

It measures 3 3/4" long by 1" tall  (9

This is an original Yoshitoshi woodblock print from 1886

This show the spring time cherry blossoms which is appropriate given the March release date shown

Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe 5" tall (12A refined and understated Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), turned from a single piece of beautifully figured natural wood, likely karin (, Japanese quince). The craftsman has allowed the material itself to speak its smooth contours, fine grain, and warm reddish brown tones glowing with a quiet depth that exemplifies the essence of simplicity and natural beauty in Japanese tea culture. The natsume takes its name from the jujube fruit, whose rounded