Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl unlike the bolder pigments of

unlike the bolder pigments of overglaze painting

ensuring that no tea leaves escape while pouring

made by Japanese artisans using the traditional techniques of Kutani ware

Celebrated for its striking plumage

Satomi’s use of tsukedami demonstrates his extraordinary control and sensitivity to form

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl unlike the bolder pigments ofThis natsume, known as a chu natsume, is slightly smaller than a large natsume. It is crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch), a fine natural wood, and because the wooden base is entirely handmade, several years are required to complete each piece. The golden colored areas of the design are created using tin, whose subtle shimmer lends a quiet brilliance to the surface. The decoration features the karamatsu (Japanese larch) motif, one of Japans