Vintage Unused Natsume Tea Caddy, Lacquer Tea Caddy, 2nd Suzuki Konyu, Natural Lacquer, Gold, Togidashi Makie, Wood, Rikyu O Natsume,
This lacquer Natsume tea caddy was made by 2nd Suzuki Konyu.
Suzuki Konyu is a Kyoto-based lacquer artist working in the tradition of “Kyo-nuri”. The name Konyu is currently held by the second-generation master.
* The first-generation Konyu was born in 1923. From 1950, he trained for seventeen years at Zōhiko, a renowned Kyoto lacquer workshop founded in 1661, before establishing his independent practice in 1967.
* The second-generation Konyu, born in Kyoto in 1945, began his training under the first-generation Konyu in 1965. In 2000, he formally succeeded to the name as the second-generation master.
Employing traditional techniques such as “Togidashi Makie” (polished lacquer decoration), he creates refined tea ceremony utensils including tea caddies, incense containers, shelves, and hearth frames distinguished by their elegance and precision.
It comes with its Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth) and Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
There are no visible signs of use.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Diameter: 7.0cm / Approx. 2 3/4”
Opening Diameter: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Body: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64”
Height: 7.0cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Weight: 75g
Age: 2000-
Material: Natural Lacquer, Wood, Gold
Color: Black, Gold
Shape: Rikyu Natsume (O Natsume)
Technique: Togidashi Makie
Pattern: Matsushima
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
* Inscription on the box
* No scratches or chips.
* Creasing on the Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth). (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
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