【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Presenting a classic Showa era Natsume (tea caddy) graced with an elegant Makie design depicting the revered chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs on a deep black lacquer ground. The golden and silver hues of the Makie technique add a luxurious touch, with the intricate chrysanthemum symbolizing rejuvenation and longevity, and the paulownia, associated with good fortune and virtue, beautifully offset by the silver pear-skin texture that brings an additional layer of depth and sophistication. Makie, a distinctive Japanese lacquerware decoration, involves sprinkling gold or silver powder onto wet lacquer to create intricate patterns and images. This technique enhances the natsume's appearance, adding a shimmering effect that changes with the light. The pear-skin (nashiji) background features tiny, shimmering gold or silver flakes, evoking the rough texture of a pear, contributing to the item's visual allure. This piece carries a sense of history and traditional artistry, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese culture. Please note the signs of age and use, including wear, a minor dent on the bottom rim, light scratches, minute lacquer chips, and some silver tarnishing. These conditions have been documented in the accompanying photographs, which we recommend reviewing to fully appreciate the item's vintage character and craftsmanship. Dimension: approx. H 7.2 cm W 7.5 cm D 7.5 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!