Item Description This is a set of two Japanese black lacquer natsume, the small lidded tea caddies used to hold powdered tea for the tea ceremony. Each is decorated in gold maki-e. Item 1 is a Kodaiji maki-e natsume in glossy black lacquer. Kodaiji maki-e is a style of lacquer decoration named after Kodai-ji temple in Kyoto. The lid and body carry gilded paulownia leaves with flower sprays, fern-like foliage and a red and gold chrysanthemum roundel. The motifs are arranged around the body and across the lid. Item 2 is a chu-natsume (medium-sized natsume) for thin tea (usucha) by 北村葵春 Kitamura Kishun. It is made in Kyoto lacquer (Kyo-nuri), with black lacquer and gold maki-e in an autumn maple leaf design. Both pieces have a tightly fitting lid and a smooth, even black ground that sets off the decoration. Each is accompanied by its original wooden box (tomobako). Size Item 1 Height: 7 cm Width: 6.5 cm Depth: 6.5 cm Item 2 Height: 7 cm Width: 6.5 cm Depth: 6.5 cm Weight Item 1: 47 g Item 2: 48 g Condition Both natsume show light signs of age and use, such as fine surface scratches and slight dulling of the black lacquer. The gold maki-e decoration remains clearly visible. Please refer to the photographs for details. Additional Information Origin: Japan. Materials and technique: black lacquer with gold maki-e decoration; Item 2 is in Kyo-nuri (Kyoto lacquerware). Maker: Item 2 is by 北村葵春 Kitamura Kishun. Item 1 is in the Kodaiji maki-e style. Included: two natsume, each with its original wooden box (tomobako). NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. "Please refrain from bidding or buying if you do not intend to complete the payment or communication promptly after winning." I appreciate your cooperation.