Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe This show the spring time

This show the spring time cherry blossoms which is appropriate given the March release date shown

It measures 3 3/4" long by 1" tall  (9

long blade-like leaves and pendant buds

The imagery symbolizes harmony between humankind and nature: pines represent endurance and long life

Japanese Quince Wood Natsume Tea Caddy Natural Grain Finish 2.5" Ukiyoe This show the spring timeA refined and understated Japanese tea caddy, or natsume (), turned from a single piece of beautifully figured natural wood, likely karin (, Japanese quince). The craftsman has allowed the material itself to speak its smooth contours, fine grain, and warm reddish brown tones glowing with a quiet depth that exemplifies the essence of simplicity and natural beauty in Japanese tea culture. The natsume takes its name from the jujube fruit, whose rounded