Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Sakashita Yuho, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Wood, Rikyu Natsume, Makie,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by 2nd Sakashita Yuho.
2nd Sakashita Yuho (born 1952) is the elder son of 1st Sakashita Yuho.
He began learning the Makie technique from his father in 1970.
He succeeded his father as 2nd Sakashita Yuho in 2011.
The Natsume belonged to our grandmother.
It comes with its Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), original paper box, and Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
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: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Opening Diameter: 6.1cm / Approx. 2 13/32”
Body: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Height: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16″
Weight: 53g
Age: July 1987
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Gold
Color: Black, Gold
Shape: Rikyu Natsume
Technique: Makie
Artist Name: 2nd Sakashita Yuho
Pattern: Raging Waves
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original paper box
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Inscription on the cloth and wooden box
* Wooden nails on the box.
* No scratches or chips. No visible signs of use.
* As this is handmade, the finish is not completely uniform like that of a machine-made item.
* Light discoloration on the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Wood sap is visible on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
