{"product_id":"japanese-natsume-orange-black-lacquer-matcha-tea-caddy","title":"Japanese Natsume - Orange Black Lacquer Matcha Tea Caddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage orange lacquer natsume (matcha caddy) is decorated with a faded gold motif. Its interior is finished in a scuffed black lacquer, over a wood powder and resin core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsuchaki (薄茶器 - thin tea vessel) are wooden or lacquered wood containers used to store and present the matcha used for making usucha (薄茶 - thin tea). Of these, the natsume (棗 - chinese date\/jujube) style is the most common, and often usuchaki are referred to generally as natsume. Traditionally, natsume are made from turned wood and covered with urushi lacquer, though today cheaper plastic and resin options are commonly used for practice. The most formal or shin natsume are undecorated black lacquer, while red, vermillion, decorated, or unlacquered natsume are slightly more informal.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause most natsume are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage and are only intended for presentation and heightening the tea making experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.6cm (2.6in) - width\u003cbr\u003e6.5cm (2.6in) - height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good (has wear — and slightly more orange under light in person than photographed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548280479788,"sku":"US-C59","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/download_77fce4b1-4034-4630-97ec-b76499669de0.jpg?v=1779028396","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-natsume-orange-black-lacquer-matcha-tea-caddy","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}