【Showa Retro / 1950s / Vintage】 Natsume (Tea Caddy) Tea Ceremony Utensils Made in Japan Tea Set Tea Container Matcha Thin Tea Container Guests Hospitality Urushi Lacquer Hand-painted Gold Lacquer Black Natsume This tea container was purchased in the late 1950s, about 70 years ago. ■ Genji Symbol: Yomogiu (蓬生) One of the chapter titles of "The Tale of Genji," it is the 15th chapter. Perhaps a gold lacquer design of Genji wheels and waves?? It's very elegant and beautiful. At the time, it was a very expensive set. It's the perfect size for room decoration, objects, collections, and storage. This item is no longer available today, and you can feel the goodness, splendor, and depth of the Showa era in its careful craftsmanship. 【Size】 Height: Approximately 7cm Maximum Diameter: Approximately 6.5cm Lid Height: Approximately 2.3cm Container Height: Approximately 5.7cm ※ This is a very old, privately-owned used item from nearly 70 years ago. There are some cloudiness and stains due to aging. We appreciate your understanding as an antique. #ShowaRetroTeaUtensilsAvailableRun #ShowaRetroConfectioneryContainersAvailable Small size Tea ceremony Japanese-style room Urasenke Sen no Rikyu High-class item Object Antique Japan Crafts Antiques Collection japan Art Old-fashioned Japanese style Vintage Antiques Miscellaneous goods Interior Old tools Old folk tools Entrance decoration Interior Decoration Rare value Showa 20s 30s Showa 20s Showa 30s Rare item Cool New Year's Day