A quietly elegant tea caddy where ancient pines glow in gold against deep black lacquer. This *hira-natsume* (flat-form tea caddy) by Zuiun (瑞雲) is finished in lustrous black urushi lacquer, with a venerable old-pine motif rendered in gold maki-e flowing across the lid and around the body. The contrast between the mirror-black ground and the warm gold needles and bark gives the piece a calm, dignified presence on the tea table. The lower body shifts to a softly textured brown ground, adding depth and a sense of seasoned age. As a *hira* (low, flat) form, it carries a refined, understated character favoured in the tea ceremony. The caddy comes complete with its original signed wooden box (*tomobako*) and protective cloth (*tomogire*), confirming authorship and adding to its value as a collectible piece of Japanese lacquer art. 【Artist Profile】 Zuiun (瑞雲) is the art name (*gō*) signed on the box of this work. Maki-e lacquer caddies of this kind belong to a long tradition of Japanese tea-ware craftsmanship, in which artisans apply gold and silver powders onto urushi lacquer through painstaking, layered techniques. Each piece is entirely hand-finished, and the old-pine (*oimatsu*) motif — a classic symbol of longevity and steadfastness — is a beloved subject in tea utensils. 【Condition】 Excellent. The lacquer surface retains its deep gloss, and the gold maki-e is crisp and well preserved. Complete with original signed wooden box and cloth. Any minor variation is consistent with a fine handmade lacquer object. 【Shipping】 Carefully packed and shipped internationally with full tracking for safe delivery. 【※Important Information – Please Read Before Bidding※】 Customs duties, VAT, and import clearance fees are not included in the shipping cost and are the responsibility of the buyer. These charges vary depending on your country's import regulations and are beyond the seller's control. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. All items are carefully packed and promptly shipped with tracking to ensure safe delivery. Please bid with confidence.