Kikukiriehiranatsume 菊桐絵平棗（きくきりえひらなつめ）｜Ito Hyousei 伊藤表正（いとうひょうせい） A hira-natsume tea caddy decorated with chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs. The chrysanthemum and paulownia have long been revered as noble crests in Japan. Kiku-kiri motifs are depicted in red maki-e on a black lacquer ground. The wide top surface of the hira-natsume is utilized to create a composition that is both brilliant and calm. --- Artist Profile Ito Hyousei was born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1935. In 1975, he was granted the name “Hyousei.” He mainly produces tea utensils such as natsume, chaire, and robuchi. --- Accessories Comes with original wooden box. --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 9 cm Width: 11 cm Depth: 11 cm Weight: 69 g Box size: 11 × 11 × 9 cm Total weight before packing: 178 g --- Technique & Condition Material: Wood, lacquer. Technique: Lacquer art. Condition: Excellent. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in the United States: Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States. If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead. Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates. For bidders in Italy: When shipping via EMS, a codice fiscale is required. Please inform us of your codice fiscale after winning the auction. For bidders in Portugal: For smooth customs clearance in Portugal, please provide your NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) after winning the auction. For bidders in Spain: For smooth customs clearance in Spain, please provide your DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad), NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero), or CIF (Certificado de Identificación Fiscal) after winning the auction.