Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest During the Heian period (794-1185

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE)

it should be used for warm sake

bamboo leaves and paulownia shimmer in gold

Whether used for a quiet drink at the end of the day or to serve guests on special occasions

Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest During the Heian period (794-1185This 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