Japanese Tea Ceremony Hira-Natsume Black Lacquer Paulownia Leaf 3” Lamp The Chinese snuff bottle originated

The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century

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This one is 12" tall and hand painted in a traditional landscaped motif

5) tall and1 1/2" at the widest (4 cm)

With the removeable mirror attached it comes to 21" high (54 cm)

Japanese Tea Ceremony Hira-Natsume Black Lacquer Paulownia Leaf 3” Lamp The Chinese snuff bottle originatedThis 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 wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of urushi lacquer. Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine