Tea Box in lacquered wood Nakanatsume Komanuri

This little box is made with mizumesakura which is a wood of very high quality for lacquerware making.
As you can see the numerous concentric layers of colors form a novel design.
The design is inspired by spinning top, a toy which in Japan is related to work which by going on will bring benefits.  Usually used for green tea this box can have many other uses (pill container, for ear rings...).

Shikki objects are sensitive to a direct exposure to sunlight. These products can not be used in microwaves nor in washing machine. Urushi products should be dried quickly after washing.