Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest they are accented with hues

they are accented with hues of gold and silver reminiscent of artful droplets

The ridgelines of Mount Fuji are rendered with sculptural precision

bamboo leaves and paulownia shimmer in gold

it should be used for warm sake

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE)

Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest they are accented with huesThis natsume is a large tea caddy traditionally used for serving usucha, known as thin tea. Crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch)a fine grained natural woodit is meticulously finished with layers of urushi lacquer from the base coat to the final polish. Every detail, from the gold to the silver decoration, is executed with genuine gold and silver. Since the wooden foundation is shaped by hand from start to finish, completion requires years of