Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Red Lacquer Crane & Pine Tree Chadansu This in an antique Japanese

This in an antique Japanese Taisho era c

adds a touch of sophistication and cultural richness

Signed on the base of the blade front and back by the Japanese master blade maker over 100 years ago

It comes in the original wood storage box which has protected it over the years

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Red Lacquer Crane & Pine Tree Chadansu This in an antique JapaneseThis is a vintage Japanese natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony. It is used to hold 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 red and painted with fine black lacquer details. This is a beautiful example of Japanese design style. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine condition.