Oi Kounsai (大井好雲斎) - Tea caddy/ box - Lacquer

# Oi Kounsai – Yoshino-e Tame-nuri Large Natsume Tea Caddy, Nashiji Interior, with Original Wooden Box – Japanese Tea Ceremony

A refined Japanese **large natsume (tea caddy)** crafted by **Oi Kounsai (大井好雲斎)**.

This elegant piece features a **Yoshino-e (吉野絵)** design executed on a beautiful **tame-nuri (溜塗)** lacquer surface, based on a style favored by **Sosai (惺斎好写)**.

The restrained Yoshino decoration and deep translucent tone of the tame-nuri lacquer create an elegant appearance characteristic of traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensils.

The interior is finished in **nashiji (梨地)**, a traditional lacquer technique producing a finely textured, pear-skin-like appearance.

The natsume comes with its **original wooden storage box (tomobako)** and accompanying leaflet (shiori).

An attractive piece for collectors of Japanese lacquerware and traditional tea ceremony utensils.

### Details
**Artist / Maker:** Oi Kounsai (大井好雲斎)
**Type:** Large Natsume (大棗) / Tea Caddy
**Design:** Yoshino-e (吉野絵)
**Style:** Sosai-konomi / Sosai-style (惺斎好写)
**Finish:** Tame-nuri lacquer (溜塗)
**Interior:** Nashiji (梨地)
**Accessories:** Original wooden box (Tomobako) and leaflet (Shiori)

### Dimensions
* Height: **7.2 cm**
* Width: **7.3 cm**
* Depth: **7.3 cm**

### Condition
Please refer carefully to the photographs for the condition, including any signs of age, use, or storage.

As this is a traditional Japanese lacquerware item, minor variations and signs of age should be considered part of its character.

### Shipping
**Estimated shipping weight:** approximately **1.0 kg**, including protective packaging.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan via **EMS (Express Mail Service) with tracking**.

**Import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, and any other charges applicable in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.**