≪Please take a moment to read this information before making a purchase≫ Shipping methods are Small Packaged Goods, E-packet, EMS, or Yamato Transport. Since the item will be shipped from Japan, customs duties and VAT will be borne by the buyer. In addition, you may be contacted by phone or e-mail by the customs authorities in your country or by the local shipping company to inform you of customs clearance. Please be aware that we must respond to such requests. If you do not respond, your shipment will be returned to Japan. In such cases, the customer may be charged additional fees for re-shipping and other expenses. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ≪Product Description≫ Weight (in grams): 55g Total weight including wooden box: 157g Dimensions (in cm): H6.0×W7.9×D7.9 Exquisitely carved with meticulous precision, this is a carefully crafted masterpiece. Though featuring a modern palette of vibrant colors, the hues are thoughtfully chosen, resulting in a composition of remarkable elegance and lustrous beauty. Although it is an older item, it is in beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches on the surface. However, there is one scratch on the bottom. Please see the last page of the images for more details. How about this chance. We are looking forward to your bidding. ❝Mae Shigeo (前 志芸男)❞ Chinkin artist from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Studied under Mae Taihō, a living national treasure, and has been producing chinkin works for tea ceremony utensils and lacquerware such as jujube and incense containers. His work has been selected for many exhibitions including Nitten and Bijutsu-ten. Chinkin is a process of engraving patterns with a knife and decorating with gold leaf and gold powder. Chinkin is a very delicate decoration technique often used in Wajima-nuri. ❝Mae Taihō (前 大峰 b1890)❞ Mae Taihō, a living national treasure of Wajima-nuri, is a reformer who developed the chinkin technique, which broadened the range of expression of the once simple Wajima-nuri and enhanced its artistry. 1955: Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property) 1964 Medal with Purple Ribbon 1966 The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette 1975 The Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class