Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Red Lacquer Flute & Drum Gold Maki-e 3” Arms & Armor This is essentially actual size

This is essentially actual size at the standard oban measurements of 10" wide by 14

The statue features flowing robes

warm patina

consistent with genuine period use and long storage

5" H × 5" Dia

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Red Lacquer Flute & Drum Gold Maki-e 3” Arms & Armor This is essentially actual sizeThis 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