Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Netsuke ” The cartouche identifies Saigō

” The cartouche identifies Saigō (西郷)

Vintage Chinese hand carved natural stone head of a serene young Buddha

these elements convey themes of compassion

Glaze: Classic feldspar-based white Shino glaze with iron brush decoration and fire marks

faces the celestial dragon

Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Netsuke ” The cartouche identifies SaigōA beautifully crafted Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), made from richly grained keyaki wood (Japanese elm) and delicately decorated with a gold lacquer bamboo motif. This fine example combines natural elegance with traditional artistry, embodying the quiet sophistication that defines Japanese tea culture. The natsume is an essential utensil in chanoyu (, the Japanese tea ceremony), used to hold usucha the finely milled powdered green tea whisked to