【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 is a refined natsume (tea caddy) from the Showa period, decorated with an elegant bamboo design in gold maki-e on a deep, lustrous lacquer ground. The bamboo motif is rendered with graceful vertical stalks and delicately scattered leaves, conveying a sense of natural rhythm and movement. In Japanese symbolism, bamboo represents resilience, flexibility, and integrity, as it bends without breaking and remains evergreen throughout the seasons. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to produce intricate designs. Nashiji employs a similar method, using gold or silver flecks to achieve a pear skin-like texture, offering a unique shimmer and depth to the surface. Some of the leaves are enhanced with nashiji, while others are decorated using the kirikane technique, where finely cut pieces of gold foil are carefully applied. The combination of these techniques creates subtle variations in texture and reflection, giving the surface depth and a refined visual richness. The piece is in very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 8.1 cm W 7.9 cm D 7.9 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!