Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Floral Shikunshi Motif w/ Kiri Wood Box Imari Philosophers Reading Scroll

Philosophers Reading Scroll

Kutani written in gold paint

where ones which westerners would consider garish

or arranging a nice plate of sushi

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Floral Shikunshi Motif w/ Kiri Wood Box Imari Philosophers Reading ScrollThis 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: The Four Classic Plants of Japanese art Shikunshi Orchid, Chrysanthemum, Bamboo and Plum.