This black lacquer shin-nakatsugi (cylindrical matcha caddy) is coated with traditional urushi lacquer. Nakatsugi () are a type of usuchaki ( - thin tea caddies) more commonly known by the moost popular style, natsume. The nakatsugi predated the natsume & is believed to have descended directly from yakki ( - medicine vessel), old wooden medicine containers that may have originated in China. Today, the most popular variety of nakatsugi is the shin-nakatsugi () which is roughly the size of a chu-natsume. Because nakatsugi, like most natsume, are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage & are only intended for presentation & heightening the tea making experience. Dimensions: 6.5cm (2.6in) - width 6.7cm (2.6in) - height 90ml - capacity Condition: Excellent This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand - Like what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea & comment ‘I love tea’ on any photo for a chance to win free teaware! See our store page banner for more details. Japanese Natsume - Black Shin Nakatsugi Tea Caddy 90Ml
