Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln cranes also represent eternal love

cranes also represent eternal love

with the lacquered folding screen serving as the lid

and each piece is individually brushed by craftsmen to create an incomparable elegance

Kutani craftsmen meticulously hand-paint each detail

The chrysanthemum signifies longevity and nobility

Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Utsutsu Kiln cranes also represent eternal loveWith 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