This plastic bodied natsume (matcha caddy) features an orange-red lacquer  decorated with black accents in a pattern called negoro.

Natsume are one of the two types of containers used to hold and present the matcha during a tea ceremony. Named after the Japanese word for the jujube fruit due to their resemblance in shape, natsume are used when preparing 'thin tea' or usucha (foamy matcha).

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:

6.6cm (2.6in) - width
6.7cm (2.6in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage item ships from the United States

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