Natsume - Wood, A Japanese maki-e lacquer o-natsume with willow motif - Lacquer O-natsume
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A Japanese lacquer o-natsume tea container in gold maki-e with a willow motif, Showa period (mid 20th century), made of wood, 7 cm high, 6.5 cm wide and 6.5 cm deep, interior finished in nashiji lacquer, complete with tomobako and an original certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
An elegant tea container (o-natsume) decorated in gold maki-e with a willow (yanagi) motif.
The surface is adorned with sinuous branches rendered in fluid, continuous lines, from which delicate trailing fronds descend.
The design extends seamlessly across the body and lid. The interior is finished in nashiji lacquer.
Complete with tomobako.
Japanese lacquerware (漆器, shikki) represents one of Japan’s most celebrated artistic traditions. These works combine durability and brilliance with intricate decorative techniques such as maki-e and nashiji.
---The O-natsume is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateAn elegant tea container (o-natsume) decorated in gold maki-e with a willow (yanagi) motif.
The surface is adorned with sinuous branches rendered in fluid, continuous lines, from which delicate trailing fronds descend.
The design extends seamlessly across the body and lid. The interior is finished in nashiji lacquer.
Complete with tomobako.
Japanese lacquerware (漆器, shikki) represents one of Japan’s most celebrated artistic traditions. These works combine durability and brilliance with intricate decorative techniques such as maki-e and nashiji.
---The O-natsume is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
764
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Lacquer O-natsume
Country of origin
Japan
Material
A Japanese maki-e lacquer o-natsume with willow motif, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
Showa period (mid 20th century)
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