憂瓢 Uihyo Vintage Handcrafted 漆Urushi Lacquer棗 Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold 蒔絵Maki-e Pine Design Traditional Japanese Craft – Made in Japan Size Height: 7 cm×Width: 6.5 cm×Depth: 6.5 cm This elegant Japanese 棗Natsume tea caddy was created by Uihyo (憂瓢) and is intended for storing matcha powder used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu). The piece is finished in deep black urushi lacquer and decorated with refined gold 蒔絵Maki-e depicting stylized pine needles and flowing arabesque vines. Pine motifs have long been admired in Japanese art as symbols of longevity, strength, and enduring beauty. Its compact form, lustrous lacquer surface, and delicate hand-applied decoration embody the aesthetics of traditional Japanese tea culture. The accompanying wooden storage box bears the artist’s name and seal. A beautiful example of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship suitable for tea ceremony collections, Japanese decorative arts collections, or elegant interior display.