Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 theatre Kiln imperfections on the back

Kiln imperfections on the back

illustrations on the front

Packed weight: 426 grams

Artist's name label on bottom is half-peeled off

Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 theatre Kiln imperfections on the backJapanese Tea Caddy Natsume for Tea Ceremony This vintage Japanese matcha lidded tea caddy, called natsume, is an important addition to any traditional tea ceremony set. Made of wood, it is a simple medium brown color that showcases natural wood grain. It is used to hold enough matcha powder for the guests at the ceremony, however, it is not a sealed long term storage container, and the design and size is chosen based on the ceremony type, season, or