Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Black Lacquer Willow Tree by Matsumine 3” Arms & Armor 1886 by the great Japanese

1886 by the great Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 to 1892)

Light foxing to edges consistent with age

Depth = 16" (40

The curved handle and spout showcase Japanese craftsmanship

Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Black Lacquer Willow Tree by Matsumine 3” Arms & Armor 1886 by the great JapaneseThis 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. Markings (Yanagi Makie) and (Yukifuki Snowstorm) Signed by Matsumine Having been only very