Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Hida Shunkei Tea Caddy 2.5” Carving The outer bamboo is a

The outer bamboo is a dark smoky bamboo

Repairs and restoration work leaves in good repair

Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone (suzuri)

The quadruple hinged lidded top swings open and closes easily

Known as a kakebuton or futon cover this is an antique Japanese hand woven

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Natsume Hida Shunkei Tea Caddy 2.5” Carving The outer bamboo is aThis is a vintage Japanese chu natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony. The lacquer style is unique to a certain region and is called Hida Shunkei. It holds the powdered green tea called matcha. A quality natsume such as this is made of turn wood, typically hinoki or Japanese cypress. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine condition. The tea caddy is a simple cylinder shape and a wider