Vintage Wajima Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, Taniuchi Shiko, Natural Lacquer, Gold Makie, Unryu Washi Paper, Wood, Natsume,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by Taniuchi Kazunori (Issoku) (Shiko).
It belonged to our father.
Taniuchi Kazunori (Issoku) (Shiko)
Born in March 1956.
1971: Enrolled in the Woodcraft (Maki-e) Department at Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Technical High School.
1974: Graduated from Wajima Technical High School and became an apprentice to Maki-e master Muraki Bunzaburo.
1980: Became independent after six years of studying Maki-e under Muraki Bunzaburo.
1980: Received the Grand Prize at the Traditional Craft Wajima Lacquerware Exhibition.
1980: Received the Chairman’s Award from the Wajima Lacquerware Technology Preservation Society.
1980: Received the Union Leader’s Award for Maki-e.
1983: Received the Chairman’s Award from the Wajima City Council at the Traditional Craft Wajima Lacquerware Exhibition.
1989: Received the Excellence Prize at the Wajima Lacquerware Exhibition.
1990: First selected for the Tankosha ’90 Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition for the Future.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), an artist-provided leaflet, and original paper box. There are no visible signs of use.
The piece also incorporates Unryu Washi paper. Unryu Washi is a type of Echizen Washi and is characterized by cloud-like fibers visible within the paper. It has been produced in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, since the Taisho period. Kouzo (paper mulberry) fibers are incorporated into the sheet to create the distinctive pattern.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 7.0cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Open Diameter: 6.6cm / Approx. 2 19/32”
Body: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Height: 7.2cm / Approx. 2 53/64″
Weight: 83g
Age: 2000s
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Gold, Unryu Washi Paper
Color: Night Shade, Black, Gold
Shape: O Natsume
Technique: Makie, Washibari
Artist: Taniuchi Kazunori (Issoku) – Shiko
Pattern: Pine Trees, Weeping Willow, Mountains, River, House
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Additional protective cloth
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Inscription on the box
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Original paper box
* No scratches or chips. No visible signs of use.
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
