Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Red Lacquer Crane & Pine Tree Chadansu adds a touch of sophistication

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

In the center the Mitsubishi Mon (Three Diamonds) or Family Crest is featured

A beautiful limited edition printed created by the artist Caroline Young in the 1990's titled "Beauty Unfolding Innocence"

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Tea Caddy Red Lacquer Crane & Pine Tree Chadansu adds a touch of sophisticationThis 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.