Yamanaka lacquerware chu-natsume - Black Gourds (Hisago) Natsume

Made of wood, this black natsume tea jar has a design of three gourds, decorated with seasonal motifs such as maple leaves and cherry blossoms.
Mainly used for storing tea during tea ceremonies.
Chu-natsu is the size used for usucha and koicha.

Handcrafted in Ishikawa-pref., Japan

US$88.50　+ shipping charges

Diameter6.7 cm (2.6"), Height 7cm (2.7")