Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container Okamemasa Kasui the design balances refined technique

the design balances refined technique with a touch of whimsy

breaking like waves

The mug’s pure white interior beautifully shows off the beverage inside

This is a blue and white Japanese rice bowl by Le Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln

so a large size like this is easy to use

Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container Okamemasa Kasui the design balances refined techniqueWith 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