Tea caddy/ box - Wood
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A Japanese wooden chu-natsume matcha tea caddy by Nakamura Soetsu, decorated with a vermilion, deep green and black spinning-top pattern and measuring 7 × 8.5 × 6 cm, dating from 1980–1990 and accompanied by a signed paulownia storage box and silk wrapping cloth.
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Stunning Mint Unused Japanese Wood-Body Urushi Lacquer Chu-Natsume Matcha Tea Caddy “Goraku” Top Pattern, by Renowned Master Nakamura Soetsu. This iconic design is favoured by Grand Master Sessai of Omotesenke tea school. Hand-lacquered in striking vermilion, deep green and black concentric spinning-top motifs, the finish is flawless and untouched, preserved in brand-new condition. It comes complete with its original hand-signed paulownia tomobako box and the branded silk wrapping cloth. Nakamura Soetsu is one of Japan’s most celebrated lacquer masters for chanoyu tea utensils, winning multiple national lacquer exhibition awards. A magnificent, highly sought-after piece for serious Japanese tea ceremony collectors.
Stunning Mint Unused Japanese Wood-Body Urushi Lacquer Chu-Natsume Matcha Tea Caddy “Goraku” Top Pattern, by Renowned Master Nakamura Soetsu. This iconic design is favoured by Grand Master Sessai of Omotesenke tea school. Hand-lacquered in striking vermilion, deep green and black concentric spinning-top motifs, the finish is flawless and untouched, preserved in brand-new condition. It comes complete with its original hand-signed paulownia tomobako box and the branded silk wrapping cloth. Nakamura Soetsu is one of Japan’s most celebrated lacquer masters for chanoyu tea utensils, winning multiple national lacquer exhibition awards. A magnificent, highly sought-after piece for serious Japanese tea ceremony collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Condition
As new - unused
Height
7 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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