This red natsume is made from wood and coated in a vibrant red lacquer. It is decorated with a beautiful yellow camellia that is carved into the wood. Compared to most natsume, the lid has a much tighter fit, displaying exquisite craftsmanship.

The natsume comes with its original kiribako (桐箱 - wooden paulownia box).

Usuchaki (薄茶器 - thin tea vessel) are wooden or lacquered wood containers used to store and present the matcha used for making usucha (薄茶 - thin tea). Of these, the natsume (棗 - chinese date/jujube) style is the most common, and often usuchaki are referred to generally as natsume. Traditionally, natsume are made from turned wood and covered with urushi lacquer, though today cheaper plastic and resin options are commonly used for practice. The most formal or shin natsume are undecorated black lacquer, while red, vermillion, decorated, or unlacquered natsume are slightly more informal.  

Because most natsume are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage and are only intended for presentation and heightening the tea making experience.

Dimensions:

6.8cm (2.7in) - width
7cm (2.8in) - height

Condition: Excellent

This Japanese item ships from the United States.