Japanese Lacquer Tea Canister with Golden Wheat Design Meiji box with very light spotting to

with very light spotting to the surface of the lacquer visible under bright light

but also lovely displayed in silhouette on open shelves

The snowy ground

but I have just learned it is a mid- to late-19th century water jug from San Luis Potosi

it feels like bringing a little piece of the ocean or sky inside

Japanese Lacquer Tea Canister with Golden Wheat Design Meiji box with very light spotting toThis black, high gloss Japanese Natsume or tea caddy is not an antique, but it is simply a lovely vessel for storing tea, or really any manner of other little things. It features an interior lid as well, making it a great airtight container for all kinds of herbs and spices. And with its pretty gold toned wheat design in relief, it looks great on the counter or anywhere! 3 inches diameter x 3. 25 inches tall. Excellent condition.