"Natsume Japanese Lacquered Tea Caddy With Orchid Design - Japan "
A natsume tea caddy for matcha tea in the Japanese tea ceremony. Made of black lacquered wood decorated with orchid flowers in gold makie lacquer. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events, etc. In Japan, the orchid symbolizes elegance, nobility, purity, and the arrival of spring. Artist: Chihô. Japan, 1950s. 7 x 6.7 cm. With its original box signed by the artist. 
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