Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln with the lacquered folding screen

with the lacquered folding screen serving as the lid

The depth allows for versatility

fill it with snacks or appetizers for parties

cranes also represent eternal love

Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln with the lacquered folding screenWith wagtails along a clear stream and a waterfall framed by green maples, this natsume matcha container, crafted by maki e artist Hariya Masayuki, captures the beauty of Japans summer scenery in vivid detail. One bird rests on a rock while the other soars into the sky, completing a design that evokes clarity and vitality. Used to hold matcha powder when making usucha, thin matcha, this natsume adds a refreshing atmosphere to tea gatherings. Acrylic