Vintage Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Tsukushiro Tsukuryo, Yamanaka Lacquer, Kaga Lacquer, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Woods, Fubuki Shape, Makie,
LW-022001
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy is made by Tsukushiro Tsukuryo (born in 1951 at Ishikawa) .
He studied Makie under great mentors Yamanaka Jyuzan and Nomura Daisen.
He started to produce his own lacquer tea utensils since Apr. 1980.
He is very famous lacquer artist in Japan.
It is unused in excellent condition with original paulownia box and original cloth.
We got this natsume from our relative in Kyoto.
She told us it is unused and we do not see any sign of using.
However please do not look for perfect finishing like machine made.
You are able to use this Tea Caddy for Tea Ceremonies.
Measurement
Diameter: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Open Diameter: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64”
Height: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Weight: 53g
Age: 1990s
Material: Natural Lacquer, Woods, 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)
* Original paulownia box.
* Original cloth.
* Shop guide paper.
* Inscription on the box
* Wood nails on the box
* No scratches and no chips. (No sign of using)
* Gold dots outside Makie because of handplanting.
* It is not a perfect like machine made.
* 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. ***
