[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools incense container Hinamatsuri] Clamshell incense container, Umimatsunami, gold leaf on the inside, copy of favorite of 9th Omotesenke master Ryoryousai, made by Nakamura Kosai

What is a clam incense holder? It is best to use it mainly in early summer, but there are also clam incense holders made from lacquerware or metal that resemble clams, and depending on the handle, they can be used for both a hearth and a brazier.
During the hearth season, camellia leaves are laid on the stove.
It is said that it is best to use soft camellia leaves, as if hard ones are used the leaves will curl and not carry the fragrance well.
●What is Miru (sea pine)? It is said that the kanji for miru were used because it looks very similar to pine needles.
It grows upright like a pine tree on rocks in the shallow seabed.
In tea ceremony utensils, the sea pine is depicted as a pattern known as mirumon.

Size: Approx. 7.9 x 8.8 x 4.6 cm
Author: Kosai Nakamura
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[Real name: Junji] Born in Yamanaka-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1955. Graduated from Komatsu Industrial High School in 1974. Studied under Masanori Omote. After 5 years of training, he became independent and continues to practice traditional lacquer art every day.
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Box: Wooden box