Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe It measures 3 3/4" long

It measures 3 3/4" long by 1" tall  (9

It is a combination of printed background and hand painted showing a garden scene and tea house with geisha women in kimono

The imagery symbolizes harmony between humankind and nature: pines represent endurance and long life

5" giclée reproduction print of a Japanese Showa era ukiyo-e (woodblock print) titled Nagoya Castle c

It's cherished for its warmth and communal atmosphere

Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe It measures 3 3/4" longA 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