【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】 A fine tea caddy crafted from sakura wood with elegant maki-e decoration by Tozawa Ukon, a master woodturner of the mid Edo period. Tozawa Ukon was awarded the prestigious title of “Tenkaichi Kijishi” (the finest wood artisan under heaven) by the Senke tea school during the mid Edo period. He is particularly known for his refined use of natural wood grain, creating tea utensils that highlight the inherent beauty of the material. This piece showcases a warm, richly figured wood ground adorned with delicate gold maki-e cherry blossoms. Sakura symbolizes the fleeting nature of beauty and life in Japanese culture, making it a deeply poetic and appropriate motif for tea ceremony objects. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique in which gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to create intricate and refined designs. The piece bears a mark on the underside, and the original wooden box is inscribed. It comes with an old shifuku silk pouch and storage box. It is in antique condition with age-related wear. There are scuffs, small scratches, areas of lacquer loss, minor insect holes, a few small cracks, discoloration, deterioration to the cord, and general signs of use. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 8.6 cm W 5 cm D 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!