Tea caddy/ box - Wood

Ultra Rare Yakusugi Yakushima Cedar Tea Caddy, Master Watanabe Shige, Carved from One Single Block of Ancient Sacred Wood, Natural Beeswax Finish, Original Signed Tomobako
This breathtaking Japanese tea caddy is handcrafted by master artisan Watanabe Shige, made exclusively from precious Yakusugi, the sacred ancient cedar of Yakushima Island. Yakushima was inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1993. Yakusugi trees live for thousands of years, releasing a gentle, soothing natural cedar fragrance. Strict Japanese national law prohibits the fresh felling of living Yakusugi; only ancient naturally fallen timbers and relic stock can be used for crafts today, making authentic Yakusugi works extremely scarce and highly collectible. This exceptional piece is hollowed and shaped from one continuous solid block of Yakusugi, meaning the lid and body originate from the very same timber, a masterful, difficult carving technique rarely seen. It features a pure, eco-friendly natural beeswax finish, preserving the gorgeous original grain and warm texture of the ancient cedar without harmful coating. It arrives complete with its original hand-branded paulownia tomobako storage box and antique silk pouch. This is a museum-grade treasure for elite tea ceremony and premium wood collectors worldwide.