Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest one of the signature woodblock

one of the signature woodblock prints from his "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" series

it should be used for warm sake

bamboo leaves and paulownia shimmer in gold

The ridgelines of Mount Fuji are rendered with sculptural precision

each plate captures a different facet of Kutani heritage

Gold and Silver Larch Tree Natsume Matcha Container CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest one of the signature woodblockThis 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