Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container Kokuzou By doing so

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wisteria makes a fitting complement to the commanding presence of the red dragon

the bowl allows the natural energy of the clay and glaze to emerge unforced

a round plate

"Suri-urushi" is where multiple layers of raw lacquer are rubbed into a wooden surface to create a transparent

Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container Kokuzou By doing soThis matcha container is a type known as nakatsugi, recognizable by its cylindrical form and the joint positioned around the middle of the body. It is crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch), a fine natural wood, and because the wooden base is made entirely by hand, its creation requires several years of dedicated work. Against the deep black lacquer, a sprinkling of tin powder shimmers faintly, casting a gentle radiance across the scene of a