Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Kitahama Soushin, Wajima, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Raden, Wood, Rikyu O Natsume, Unused,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by Kitahama Soushin.
Kitahama Soushin was born in 1952 in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. He is a traditional craftsman of Wajima lacquerware and a member of the New Japan Art Institute.
He has received numerous awards, including:
* President’s Prize, Wajima City Association of Arts and Crafts
* Chairman’s Prize, Wajima City Council
* Special Selection, New Japan Art Institute Exhibition
* Gold Prize, New Japan Art Institute
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box). There are no visible signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Open Diameter: 6.6cm / Approx. 2 19/32”
Body: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64”
Height: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Weight: 65g
Age: 1995
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Real Gold, Real Gold Powder, Raden (Mother of Pearl)
Color: Wajima Black, Gold, Vermilion, Nashiji Powder
Shape: Rikyu, O Natsume
Technique: Makie, Nashiji
Pattern: Flying Cranes, Pine Tree, Ocean Sunrise
Artist: Kitahama Soushin
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Protective cloth.
* Inscription on the box
* No scratches or chips. No visible signs of use.
* No visible spots on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Date of purchase on the back of the box.
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
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