Jihei Murase Japanese, b. 1957
Hatchet-Shaved Silver Nakatsugi Tea Caddy, 2022
Lacquer
H3 3/8 x W3 in
H8.5 x W7.5 cm
H8.5 x W7.5 cm
C25006
Staut with a flat top and bottom, the nakatsugi tea caddy is a traditional container for powdered matcha tea, so called due to the through-line between the lid and base, both of which are equivalent in size. Using silver powder and clear lacquer, Jihei Murase's container is an distinctly contemprary tea caddy owing to the variations between grain and hatchet-shaving.