Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln kinchaku (treasure pouch)

kinchaku (treasure pouch)

with the lacquered folding screen serving as the lid

cranes also represent eternal love

Kutani craftsmen meticulously hand-paint each detail

The depth allows for versatility

Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln kinchaku (treasure pouch)With 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