"Natsume Japanese Tea Box In Lacquered Bamboo And Sakura - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In reddish black lacquered wood with cherry blossoms decorations in gold makie lacquer. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... This natsume relates to spring with the cherry blossoms that the Japanese like to go and look at to celebrate the return of spring. Singular piece with the. Sections of bamboo that remain visible and mother-of-pearl inlays for the pistils of the flowers. Craftsmanship from Matsue in Yamane, 1990s. Japan, 7.2 x 6.7 cm. With its original box.