Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Tsukue artistry and quality as this

artistry and quality as this one are becoming quite rare

On the pommel (kashira)

It has a beautiful hand painted gold makie floral fan pattern

captures that same spirit on an intimate scale suited for tabletop or altar display

Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Tsukue artistry and quality as thisA 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