Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container Okamemasa Kasui The mug’s pure white interior

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

The history of tenmoku dates back over 800 years to a single kiln during the Southern Song dynasty in China

and shoji screens and ranma (transoms) with geometric patterns are made in many parts of Japan

This rectangular blue and white plate features simple tokusa stripes

Wagtails at the Waterfall Natsume Matcha Container Okamemasa Kasui The mug’s pure white interiorWith 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