Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe This show the spring time

This show the spring time cherry blossoms which is appropriate given the March release date shown

It is a combination of printed background and hand painted showing a garden scene and tea house with geisha women in kimono

showcasing Yoshitoshi's masterful use of color and intricate details

It measures 3 3/4" long by 1" tall  (9

It's cherished for its warmth and communal atmosphere

Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe This show the spring timeA refined and understated Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), turned from a single piece of beautifully figured natural wood, likely karin (, Japanese quince). The craftsman has allowed the material itself to speak its smooth contours, fine grain, and warm reddish brown tones glowing with a quiet depth that exemplifies the essence of simplicity and natural beauty in Japanese tea culture. The natsume takes its name from the jujube fruit, whose rounded