茶平一斎 Tomobako - Natsume - Maki-e Tea Caddy by Chabei Issai – Kaga Lacquerware with Signed Tomobako - Wood, lacquer - Lacquered Tea Caddy

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Japan-origin lacquered tea caddy by Chabei Issai – Kaga lacquerware with maki-e, in good used condition, dating to 1960–1980, made of wood and lacquer, 7.3 cm square, with a signed tomobako.

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Description:
This elegant tea caddy is crafted by Chabei Issai, a member of the renowned Chabei lacquerware lineage from Kanazawa, known for their refined Kaga-style maki-e. The design is executed with fine gold and green-gold powders layered over deep black lacquer, creating a detailed and naturalistic expression characteristic of this prestigious school. The piece is well-preserved and comes with its original signed tomobako. A beautiful example of traditional Japanese lacquer artistry, ideal for tea ceremony use or display.
The piece features a graceful floral motif rendered in fine gold and green-gold powders, blended with soft colored lacquer to create a natural, delicate expression. The smooth black lacquer surface enhances the subtle shimmer of the maki-e work, embodying the refined aesthetics of lacquerware. The caddy is in excellent condition and comes with its original signed tomobako. A beautiful and tasteful piece ideal for tea ceremony use, display, or collection.


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.

Description:
This elegant tea caddy is crafted by Chabei Issai, a member of the renowned Chabei lacquerware lineage from Kanazawa, known for their refined Kaga-style maki-e. The design is executed with fine gold and green-gold powders layered over deep black lacquer, creating a detailed and naturalistic expression characteristic of this prestigious school. The piece is well-preserved and comes with its original signed tomobako. A beautiful example of traditional Japanese lacquer artistry, ideal for tea ceremony use or display.
The piece features a graceful floral motif rendered in fine gold and green-gold powders, blended with soft colored lacquer to create a natural, delicate expression. The smooth black lacquer surface enhances the subtle shimmer of the maki-e work, embodying the refined aesthetics of lacquerware. The caddy is in excellent condition and comes with its original signed tomobako. A beautiful and tasteful piece ideal for tea ceremony use, display, or collection.


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
茶平一斎 Tomobako
Model
Maki-e Tea Caddy by Chabei Issai – Kaga Lacquerware with Signed Tomobako
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.3 cm
Width
7.3 cm
Depth
7.3 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
Sold by
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Objects sold
96.43%
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