Wooden cylindrical "tsubotsubo" natsume (tea caddy), perfect as a tea utensil with a box. - Material: Wood - Shape: Cylindrical - Size: 6.5cmφ x 7cm (H) "Tsubotsubo natsume" refers to a "natsume" (tea caddy) used in tea ceremony utensils, featuring a special "tsubotsubo" pattern (similar to a family crest), characterized by a design of two overlapping circles. This design is particularly favored by the Urasenke school (specifically, the style preferred by Hounsai), and is a design favored by the head of the school. It is said to have been inspired by a pot-shaped earthenware vessel by Genpaku Sotan, and is used as a container for thin tea (usucha) matcha for everyday use. Thank you for viewing.