【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 set of two Japanese black lacquer tea caddies, or natsume, from the Showa era, each decorated with a different bamboo composition in gold maki-e. Their slightly different sizes, forms and decorative arrangements create an attractive complementary pair. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique in which gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to produce intricate designs. The bamboo stems, leaves and delicate branches stand out elegantly against the deep, glossy black lacquer. On the larger natsume, small pieces of gold leaf are also scattered across parts of the bamboo leaves, adding subtle texture and variation that can be difficult to capture clearly in photographs. The interiors are finished in black lacquer, with gold-coloured rims. Bamboo is an auspicious motif in Japanese art, symbolising resilience, flexibility, integrity and steady growth. As bamboo remains green throughout the year and bends without easily breaking, it is also associated with longevity and strength in the face of adversity. Both are in good to very good vintage condition with wear, light scuffs and minor blemishes. Please refer to the photos for details. ※Please be sure to read the【Important Notes】section below before purchasing. Dimensions: approx. H 7-7.4 cm W 6.8-7.3 cm D 6.8-7.3 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information, description, and images before placing your bid. The items shown in the photos are what is included in the lot. If anything shown as included is missing upon delivery, please contact us immediately. ・Some display stands or other items in the photos may be photography props and are not included in the sale. Please read the description carefully to confirm what is included. ・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!