Red Urushi Lacquered Tea caddy

Tea caddy, dark red urushi lacquered matcha natsume decorated with a golden fan on the lid, XX Century. This matcha natsume tea caddy is finished in a rich, dark red urushi lacquer. The lid is adorned with a delicate golden fan motif, applied using gold leaf. Smooth, rounded, and finely crafted, the natsume is both functional and ornamental, central to the Japanese tea ceremony. Comes with its original wooden box with signature and stamp.