Vintage Japanese Wooden Natsume w/ Fine Natural Wood Grain 3" Roundel or other art objects

or other art objects

and longevity

depicted crossing the Yangtze River on a single reed—symbolizing his legendary journey to spread Zen teachings

This is framed and matted painting on silk of kamakura era samurai on horseback

This is beleived to be a little leaf linden hibiscus with Temminck's Robins

Vintage Japanese Wooden Natsume w/ Fine Natural Wood Grain 3" Roundel or other art objectsA vintage Japanese wooden natsume made with an emphasis on finely figured natural wood grain. The form is softly rounded and compact, with a well fitted lift off lid and balanced proportions appropriate for thin tea (usucha) use in Japanese tea ceremony. The exterior displays tight, evenly flowing grain with a warm, honey brown tone, finished with a subtle polish that enhances depth without obscuring the character of the wood. The interior is smoothly