Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume w/Box Tea Caddy 4” Chinese This bowl measures 3" in

This bowl measures 3" in diameter by 2 1/4" tall (7

This is essentially actual size at the standard measurements of 15

5" W (108 × 34 cm)

All drawers open smoothly and the lidded top opens/closes with ease

This is an Antique Meiji Era Japanese Ceramic Aki-Imari Plate featuring Blue red

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume w/Box Tea Caddy 4” Chinese This bowl measures 3" inThis 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 kiri wood box included is signed by the maker and titled. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine condition. The tea caddy is a simple cylinder shape and a normal size for