中村湖舟 - Tea caddy/ box - Wood

This magnificent authentic Japanese lacquer tea caddy is an exquisite masterwork crafted by Nakamura Koshu, one of the most prestigious master artisans of Kaga Makie — the supreme, world-renowned traditional lacquer art of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Kaga Makie represents the pinnacle of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship, celebrated for its luxurious layered gold powder application, profound artistic depth, and rigorous hand-made traditional techniques. Works by master Nakamura Koshu are highly authoritative, extremely rare in the collector market, and widely pursued by elite tea ceremony connoisseurs worldwide.

This elegant tea caddy features a refined Spring & Autumn floral makie motif, meticulously hand-painted and polished entirely by traditional ancient Japanese methods. Every detail is hand-finished with extreme precision, embodying the ultimate aesthetic of classical Japanese tea culture.

The piece comes complete with its original signed paulownia tomobako storage box, fully authentic and perfectly preserved, greatly enhancing its collectible value and inheritance significance.

Exquisitely elegant in shape, subtle and luxurious in texture, this museum-grade artwork is perfect for personal daily use, high-end private collection, inheritance preservation, and also serves as an ultra-premium sophisticated gift for distinguished collectors and honored friends. A truly top-tier Japanese traditional craft treasure worthy of permanent collection