●Title Japanese Tea Caddy (Natsume) – Lacquerware – Colorful Design – Tea Ceremony Utensil – Vintage ●Description This is a traditional Japanese tea caddy (Natsume) used in the Japanese tea ceremony. The piece features a colorful striped design with a smooth lacquered finish. The exact base material is unknown; it may be made of wood or a wood-based composite commonly used in Japanese lacquerware. This item is intended as a tea ceremony utensil and decorative cultural object. ●Details Object: Tea caddy (Natsume) Material: Lacquerware (base material unknown) Origin: Japan Period: Vintage (exact age unknown) Maximum diameter: Approx. 65 mm Height: Approx. 68 mm ●Condition Used condition. There are minor signs of age and use, including small surface marks consistent with lacquerware. No major cracks or structural damage observed. Please refer to the photos for detailed condition. ●Additional Information No visible maker’s mark or signature No repairs or restorations observed Paper storage box is included (shows signs of wear) ●Shipping Carefully packed and shipped from Japan Tracked shipping service