Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Tsukushiro Tsukuryo, Yamanaka Lacquer, Kaga Lacquer, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Wood, Fubuki Shape, Makie,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by Tsukushiro Tsukuryo (born in 1951 in Ishikawa).
He studied Makie under his mentors Yamanaka Jyuzan and Nomura Daisen.
He began producing his own lacquer tea utensils in April 1980.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
We acquired this Natsume from our relative in Kyoto. She told us it had not been used, and there are no visible signs of use.
As this is a handmade traditional craft object, the finish is not completely uniform like that of a machine-made item.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Opening Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Weight: 53g
Age: 1990s
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Gold
Color: Yamanaka Black, Gold
Shape: Fubuki
Technique: Yamanaka Lacquer, Makie
Artist Name: Tsukushiro Tsukuryo
Pattern: Gold Makie with Pines and Arabesque
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Retailer-provided information sheet
* Inscription on the box
* Wooden nails on the box.
* No scratches or chips. No visible signs of use.
* Gold dots outside the Makie area are present as a result of handwork.
* As this is handmade, the finish is not completely uniform like that of a machine-made item.
* Only slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
