Leaf Lid Mizusashi (Water Container) - Reproduction of Gen'en-sai Soshitsu's Design Size: Approx. Diameter 13.8 x 18.6 cm Material: Wood Stored in its box as an unused item. Reproduction of the design favored by Gen'en-sai, the 11th head of Urasenke. Black lacquer with gold leaf applied, and a green leaf is placed on top for use. Genuine gold leaf used (due to being handmade one by one, the application of gold leaf may vary). A tree leaf is used as the lid for the mizusashi instead of a traditional lid. It is used during the hot season for its refreshing appearance. It originated when Gen'en-sai Soshitsu used a Kashi (Japanese catalpa) leaf as a lid for a carrying mizusashi, placed in a suehirō kago (a type of basket), for a tea gathering with a Tanabata theme. Large leaves such as Kashi, Paulownia, Lotus, Taro, and Butterbur are suitable. The leaf should be placed with the upper surface facing upwards and the stem towards you. The leaf is disposable after each use. <How to store> After use, rinse quickly with lukewarm water, wipe with a dry cloth, then dry in a place away from direct sunlight for about a week before storing in the box.