Vintage Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy Natsume with Maple Leaf Maki-e Signed 3"H Hashioki Dimensions (H × W): Framed

Dimensions (H × W): Framed 18 x 14

All hardware is hand forged iron with curved handles and detailed lock plates

print remains in overall very good condition

This pieces are standard in size and very from pawns at 1" to kings at 1 1/8"

minor age-consistent patination

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy Natsume with Maple Leaf Maki-e Signed 3"H Hashioki Dimensions (H × W): FramedVintage Japanese urushi lacquer tea caddy (natsume) with maki e maple leaves, signed and boxed Japan, Shwa period (c. 1950s1970s)Dimensions: 2. 75H 2. 75W 2. 75D (7 7 7 cm)Weight: >1lbs A beautifully crafted vintage Japanese natsume () used in the chad tea ceremony for presenting and preparing matcha. Finished in deep black urushi lacquer with a soft, glass like gloss, the surface is decorated in maki e sprinkled gold lacquer and colored pigments