Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 theatre Chinese porcelain ramen bowl

Chinese porcelain ramen bowl

Meato: The mark in the center of the back of the plate was supported shape in the kiln during firing

illustrations on the front

and 長良 Nagara are written

Picture is attached

Japanese Wooden Lidded Matcha Tea Caddy Vtg Natsume Sado Utensil Brown TG199 theatre Chinese porcelain ramen bowlJapanese Tea Caddy Natsume for Tea Ceremony This vintage Japanese matcha lidded tea caddy, called natsume, is an important addition to any traditional tea ceremony set. Made of wood, it is a simple medium brown color that showcases natural wood grain. It is used to hold enough matcha powder for the guests at the ceremony, however, it is not a sealed long term storage container, and the design and size is chosen based on the ceremony type, season, or