Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Architectural glass bead

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Japanese Keyaki Wood Natsume Tea Caddy with Gold Bamboo Design 2.5" Architectural glass beadA beautifully crafted Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), made from richly grained keyaki wood (Japanese elm) and delicately decorated with a gold lacquer bamboo motif. This fine example combines natural elegance with traditional artistry, embodying the quiet sophistication that defines Japanese tea culture. The natsume is an essential utensil in chanoyu (, the Japanese tea ceremony), used to hold usucha the finely milled powdered green tea whisked to