Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume w/Box Tea Caddy 4” Chinese 1940) bronze mini Usubata (flower

1940) bronze mini Usubata (flower vase)

This bowl measures 3" in diameter by 2 1/4" tall (7

with just a bit of wear on the finish

This kokeshi is exquisitely hand painted with stripes and what appears to be a red lotus

5" W (108 × 34 cm)

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume w/Box Tea Caddy 4” Chinese 1940) bronze mini Usubata (flowerThis 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 kiri wood box included is signed by the maker and titled. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine condition. The tea caddy is a simple cylinder shape and a normal size for