"Natsume Japanese Lacquered Box For Macha Momiji And Sakura - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with gold makie lacquer decorations of cherry blossoms, Sakura, and maple leaves, momiji, recalling the different seasons. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... This natsume can be used during several seasons. Artist: Arai Shiho Japan, circa 1990, 7.2 x 6.7 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.