"Natsume Lacquered Bamboo Leaf Tea Caddy - Japan"
A natsume tea caddy for matcha tea in the tea ceremony. Made of black lacquered wood decorated with gold makie lacquer bamboo leaves and silver nashiji and dewdrops. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events, etc. Artist: Shihei. Japan, 1970s, 7.7 x 7.4 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.