Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Nakatani Shusai, Natural Lacquer, Gold, Chinkin Finish, Wood, Rikyu O Natsume,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by Nakatani Shusai.
Nakatani Shusai, born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1931, is a lacquer artist specializing in tea utensils. He studied under his father from 1951. In 1955, he learned Ikkannuri in Kyoto, a technique in which paper is layered over wood before lacquer is applied, and subsequently focused on making tea utensils. In 1984, his work entered the collection of the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts.
This piece comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and protective cloth. As a handmade traditional craft object, minor variations in the finish are part of its character.
Measurement
Diameter: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Opening Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16″
Body: 7.2cm / Approx. 2 53/64″
Height: 7.4cm / Approx. 2 29/32″
Weight: 58g
Age: -2000s
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Real Gold
Color: Yamanaka Black, Gold
Shape: Rikyu, O Natsume
Technique: Chinkin Finish
Pattern: Ferns
Artist: Nakatani Shusai
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Protective cloth.
* Inscription on the box.
* No visible scratches or chips and no visible signs of use.
* No visible spots on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
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