Shell Inlay Sakura Tea Canister Bizan This Yamanaka lacquered spoon features

This Yamanaka lacquered spoon features a durable

Each piece is hand-painted

Its vivid colors

and the tea does not spill out of the teacup when it is tilted

Shell Inlay Sakura Tea Canister Bizan This Yamanaka lacquered spoon featuresThis tea canister from Yatsuyanagi, a manufacturer of cherry bark work in Akita Prefecture, is decorated with a falling sakura (cherry blossom) motif using shell inlays, taking advantage of the natural beauty of cherry bark. The lustrous brown cherry bark is characterized by its moist texture and beautiful luster. The inside is also made of cherry bark, which is moisture proof and antibacterial, preserving the flavor of the tea leaves put inside. The