Lacquered Tea Caddy

Tea caddy, lacquered matcha natsume with fuki urushi style, wood and lacquer, XX Century. The body is made of wood, finished using the fuki urushi technique, wiping layers of translucent urushi lacquer to enhance the natural wood grain rather than conceal it. The form is smooth and rounded, with a snug fitting lid, designed for both elegance and functionality. The minimalist aesthetic and natural beauty reflect the wabi-sabi principles at the heart of the tea tradition.