Japanese Tea Ceremony Hira-Natsume Black Lacquer Paulownia Leaf 3” Lamp With the removeable mirror attached

With the removeable mirror attached it comes to 21" high (54 cm)

Length  = ~ 6 to 7"

symbolic of longevity and good fortune

Overall length: 9" (26cm)

The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century

Japanese Tea Ceremony Hira-Natsume Black Lacquer Paulownia Leaf 3” Lamp With the removeable mirror attachedThis is a vintage Japanese chu natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony. It holds the powdered green tea called matcha. A quality natsume such as this is made of turn wood, typically hinoki or Japanese cypress. The wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of urushi lacquer. Beautifully decorated in traditional motifs. Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine