Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 inlay Black lacquer is slightly faded

Black lacquer is slightly faded on outside edge

and green folding fan (sensu) design

5 cm tall x 4 cm thick

Kanji on back: 深大寺 Jindaiji Temple

5 cm long x 5 cm wide x 31 cm tall

Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 inlay Black lacquer is slightly fadedJapanese Tea Caddy Natsume for Tea Ceremony This vintage Japanese matcha lidded tea caddy, called natsume, is an important addition to any traditional tea ceremony set. Made of wood, it is a simple medium brown color that showcases natural wood grain. It is used to hold enough matcha powder for the guests at the ceremony, however, it is not a sealed long term storage container, and the design and size is chosen based on the ceremony type, season, or