Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Nakatani Hakuho, Yamanaka Lacquer, Moon and Cricket, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Raden, Wood,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by Nakatani Hakuho.
He was born on 6 January 1948.
He is a Yamanaka lacquerware Makie artist who specializes in tea utensils such as Natsume tea caddies and incense containers.
In 1973, he exhibited at the Yamanaka Lacquerware New Work Exhibition.
In 1975, he exhibited at the Yamanaka Lacquerware New Work Exhibition and won the Director’s Award at the Yamanaka Wooden Lacquerware Association Exhibition.
In 1980, he exhibited at the Yamanaka Lacquerware New Work Exhibition and won the President’s Award at the Yamanaka Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Exhibition.
In 1981, he exhibited at the Kaga Art Exhibition.
In 1982, he exhibited at the National Lacquerware Exhibition.
In 1984, he exhibited at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
In 1988, he won an Honorable Mention Award at the Nippon Art Exhibition.
In 1994, he won the Ishikawa Prefecture Governor’s Award at the Yamanaka Lacquerware New Work Exhibition.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
It belonged to our relative, who kept it unused for many years. 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.
The Makie decoration also continues onto the back of the lid.
Measurement
Diameter: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Opening Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Weight: 60g
Age: -2000s
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Gold, Raden (Mother of Pearl)
Color: Yamanaka Black, Gold, Raden
Shape: Rikyu Natsume
Technique: Yamanaka lacquer, Makie, Raden
Pattern: Moon and Cricket (Musashino)
Artist: Nakatani Hakuho
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Protective cloth
* Retailer-provided information sheet
* Inscription on the box
* Wooden nails on the box.
* No scratches or chips on the surface. No visible signs of use.
* 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.
