Ito Hyousei - Tea caddy/ box - Wood, lacquer

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Ito Hyousei designed a hira-natsume tea caddy with chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs in red maki-e on a black lacquer ground, made of wood and lacquer, of Japanese origin and dated 1990–2000, in excellent condition and including the original wooden box; dimensions: 9 cm high, 11 cm wide, 11 cm deep, and 69 g in weight.

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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.

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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.

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Accessories

Comes with original wooden box.

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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

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Technique & Condition

Material: Wood, lacquer.
Technique: Lacquer art.
Condition: Excellent.

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Seller's Story

In the 30th year as a Japanese art dealer, sharing the aesthetics and spirit of Japanese art.

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.

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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.

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Accessories

Comes with original wooden box.

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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

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Technique & Condition

Material: Wood, lacquer.
Technique: Lacquer art.
Condition: Excellent.

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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.

Seller's Story

In the 30th year as a Japanese art dealer, sharing the aesthetics and spirit of Japanese art.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
69 g
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
lacquer, Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Ito Hyousei
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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Objects sold
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