Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Black Lacquer Willow Tree by Matsumine 3” Arms & Armor The curved handle and spout

The curved handle and spout showcase Japanese craftsmanship

The outer glaze is an aqua green over the natural tan clay

Light foxing to edges consistent with age

If the Chashaku is special than it is named by the craftsmen and that name is written on the tube or box

A finely detailed pair of menuki (ornamental sword hilt fittings) depicting large wasps (suzumebachi 蜂)

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Black Lacquer Willow Tree by Matsumine 3” Arms & Armor The curved handle and spoutThis 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. Markings (Yanagi Makie) and (Yukifuki Snowstorm) Signed by Matsumine Having been only very