Octagonal Natsume Japanese Lacquered Tea Canister - Japan
Artist: Wakashima Sosai
Tea caddy (natsume) for matcha tea used in the tea ceremony.
Made of nashiji-lacquered wood with a gradient of silver and mother-of-pearl. The interior is finished in gindame silver lacquer, with facets finely decorated with momiji leaf motifs and wave patterns beneath the lid.
The underside is finished in nashiji lacquer.
Artist: Wakashima Sosai, whose real name is Takeshi (born in 1940 in Wajima).
Japan, 1970s, 8 x 6.5 cm.
Comes with its original box signed by the artist.
Wakashima Sosai is a master lacquer artist renowned for his expertise in makie and nashiji. He is a leading figure in contemporary Wajima lacquerware.
Made of nashiji-lacquered wood with a gradient of silver and mother-of-pearl. The interior is finished in gindame silver lacquer, with facets finely decorated with momiji leaf motifs and wave patterns beneath the lid.
The underside is finished in nashiji lacquer.
Artist: Wakashima Sosai, whose real name is Takeshi (born in 1940 in Wajima).
Japan, 1970s, 8 x 6.5 cm.
Comes with its original box signed by the artist.
Wakashima Sosai is a master lacquer artist renowned for his expertise in makie and nashiji. He is a leading figure in contemporary Wajima lacquerware.
1 600 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Lacquer
Width: 6,5
Height: 8
Reference (ID): 1831646
Availability: In stock
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