春斎 Shunsai - Natsume - Lacquered Tea Caddy (Natsume) with Seven-Treasure and Maple Leaf Design in Gold Maki-e - Wood, lacquer - Lacquered Tea Caddy

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Japan-origin lacquered tea caddy (natsume) with seven-treasure shippo and gold maki-e maple leaves, in good condition, dating to the 1960s–1980s, made of wood and lacquer, 7.3 cm high, 6.8 cm wide, 6.8 cm deep, by 春斎 Shunsai, with the original signed tomobako.

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Description:
This elegant natsume—used for the preparation of thin tea (usucha) in the tea ceremony—features a deep black lacquer ground delicately decorated with interlocking shippo (seven-treasure) motifs and scattered maple leaves in fine gold maki-e. The design harmonizes geometric rhythm and seasonal poetry, embodying the refined wabi-elegance of Japanese lacquer art. The piece is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden box) bearing the artist’s inscription “春斎作 (Shunsai saku).” Such works are prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and as objects of quiet contemplation in the chanoyu tradition.


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Description:
This elegant natsume—used for the preparation of thin tea (usucha) in the tea ceremony—features a deep black lacquer ground delicately decorated with interlocking shippo (seven-treasure) motifs and scattered maple leaves in fine gold maki-e. The design harmonizes geometric rhythm and seasonal poetry, embodying the refined wabi-elegance of Japanese lacquer art. The piece is housed in its original signed tomobako (wooden box) bearing the artist’s inscription “春斎作 (Shunsai saku).” Such works are prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and as objects of quiet contemplation in the chanoyu tradition.


NOTICE


The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post depends on the situation. 
It takes about 3~4 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.



Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
Appreciate your cooperation.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Lacquered Tea Caddy
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
lacquer, Wood
Designer/Artist/Maker
春斎 Shunsai
Model
Lacquered Tea Caddy (Natsume) with Seven-Treasure and Maple Leaf Design in Gold Maki-e
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.3 cm
Width
6.8 cm
Depth
6.8 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
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Objects sold
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