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Elite Japanese Echizen Lacquer Bunko Box by Master Tomita Tatsuzan - Chinkin Gold Inlay Pine Needles (Certified Traditional Craft / Mint)

[Overview]An absolute museum-grade masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware art (Bunko / 文庫), crafted by one of the most celebrated contemporary masters of the region. This document box carries the official "Traditional Craft Product" (伝統的工芸品) certification mark authorized by the Japanese Ministry, guaranteeing its absolute authenticity as an organic, hand-crafted work of premium natural wood and Urushi lacquer.

[The Master Artisan: Tomita Tatsuzan (冨田立山)]
The lid is proudly signed by Tomita Tatsuzan, a highly respected, multi-award-winning Urushi artist who has repeatedly been selected for the prestigious Nitten (日本美術展覧会), the highest-level fine arts exhibition in Japan. His detailed artist biography (Ryoreki) and signature leaflet are fully included.

[Artistry & Technique: Chinkin & Haku]
The design features auspicious pine needles (Matsu-ba), symbolizing eternal youth, longevity, and strength in Japanese culture.Tatsuzan masterfully executed this via "Chinkin" (沈金)—a highly demanding technique where lines are hand-chiseled into the lacquer with microscopic knives. To elevate this piece further, he applied both pure gold powder and "Haku" (箔 - Gold Leaf sheets) onto the pine branches, creating a striking contrast of texture and brilliant reflective light.[Exquisite Tamenuri & Roiro Fusion]The box exhibits a flawless, mirror-like gloss with a sophisticated "Tamenuri" (溜塗り) finish. Under lighting, a rich crimson undertone subtly glows from beneath the deep black lacquer edges.
[Specifications]Artist: Tomita Tatsuzan (冨田立山) - Certified Traditional CraftsmanOrigin: Echizen Lacquerware, Fukui Prefecture, Japan (1500+ years of history).

Dimensions: Approx.
34.0 cm (Length) x 25.0 cm (Width) x 6.0 cm (Height) — Perfect for holding A4 documents.
Weight after packing: Approx. 2550 g

gIncludes: Original inscribed box, artist biography sheet, official Ministry traditional craft certificate, and Urushi care leaflet.

[Condition]Mint / Pristine condition. Pristine mirror shine with zero cracks, chips, or visible flaws.A prime, blue-chip investment piece for elite international collectors of signed masterwork Japanese Urushi art.

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