This is a Japanese Traditional "ISHIJI-Lacquer" Wooden tea caddy *TANGO design White O-Natsume
Title: *TANGO design ISHIJI-NURI white O-Natsume
*端午絵 石地塗 白大 棗
by Soko (宗廣)
Soko Michiba (道場宗廣)
* Tango is one of the seasonal festivals held on May 5th to celebrate the boys' healthy growth.
Warrior dolls and miniature suits of armor are displayed and carp shaped streamer are hoisted on a tall pole with the wish that boys be as courageous as carp.
Iris is used to drive away evil spirits during the Boys' Festival, it's also called 'Iris Festival.'