Item Description This is a natsume, a traditional Japanese tea caddy used in the tea ceremony (chanoya) to store powdered matcha. The piece is finished in fine black urushi lacquer, with the interior of the lid rendered in vivid red lacquer as a striking contrast. The exterior is decorated with a hiramaki-e design depicting a rising sun above rolling waves, executed in gold and silver lacquer with fine linear detailing. The motif, known as hinode-nami (sunrise over waves), is a classical and auspicious design frequently found on fine lacquerware associated with the tea ceremony. The natsume is accompanied by its original wooden tomobako storage box. The right-hand side of the box bears an inscription reading "日の出波" (Hinode-nami, "Sunrise Waves"), along with the signature "政一" (Masaichi) and an accompanying seal, identifying the maker or the design attribution. Size Height: 6.8 cm Width: 6.8 cm Depth: 6.8 cm Weight 51 g Condition The lacquer surface is glossy and in good overall condition, with the gold and silver decoration clearly visible; close inspection shows minor age-related wear consistent with a vintage lacquerware piece, including a small hairline crack near the rim area visible in close-up photographs. The piece has been visually inspected only. Additional Information Signed "政一" (Masaichi) with accompanying seal on the tomobako box Box inscription: "日の出波" (Hinode-nami / Sunrise Waves) Comes with original wooden tomobako storage box Material: wood with urushi (Japanese lacquer), gold and silver hiramaki-e decoration NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 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. I appreciate your cooperation.