Wooden cylindrical tsubotsubo natsume, comes with a box and is perfect as a tea ceremony utensil. - Material: Wood - Shape: Cylindrical - Size: 6.5cmφ x 7cm (H) "Tsubotsubo natsume" refers to a "natsume" (a tea caddy used in tea ceremonies) that is decorated with a special pattern called "tsubotsubo" (similar to a family crest). It is characterized by a design resembling two circles overlapping. This is a design favored by the head families, particularly in the Urasenke school (as favored by Hounsai). It is said to have been inspired by a pot-shaped earthenware by Genpaku Sōtan and is used as a container for thin tea matcha for everyday use. Thank you for looking.