【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This refined tea caddy was created by Shida Masaru, known by the artist name Hakuho, a lacquer artisan from Yamanaka Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrated for his mastery in Yamanaka lacquerware and Kaga maki-e decoration. Set against a lustrous black lacquer ground, the lid features five golden plovers (chidori) gracefully in flight, while the body depicts reeds and flowing water rendered in gold maki-e. In Japanese art, the combination of plovers and reeds over water symbolises peace, perseverance, and the changing seasons, as plovers are often seen flying over waves in late autumn. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to create intricate designs. The process requires immense precision and artistry, resulting in pieces that shimmer beautifully under light. The artist’s signature and seal are inscribed on the wooden tomobako storage box. There is a small dent on the lid. Good used condition. Please refer to the photos for further details. Dimensions: approx. H 7.4 cm W 7.2 cm D 7.2 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!