Description: “Wajima-nuri（輪島塗）Suminoe-Matsu（住ノ江松）Makie（蒔絵）Natsume（棗）” tea caddy(This item is listed in this category for convenience, as it is unknown if this item is over 100 years old or not.) Itcho Ichigo（一兆 一后）Birth and death: 1898-1991 Although his background is not well known, he is known as a master of Wajima-nuri lacquerware, as evidenced by the fact that his "Mizumakie inkstone box" was purchased by Empress Michiko.His works are characterized by their luxurious and gorgeous style.The most popular Wajima lacquerware is the "Natsume", which is decorated with gold and used in prestigious tea ceremonies.His unique sense of color, boldness and compositional ability, which other maki-e artists do not possess, are the reasons why he is called "the best maki-e artist in Japan. He had a yearning for maki-e in his youth, and after overcoming hard training, he became active in maki-e, winning many prizes at Nitten.It is precisely because of such works by Itcho Ichigo that they have an appeal that moves the hearts of many people, and his works have become popular not only in Japan but also overseas. Material: woodWith wooden box(Size)Diameter: Approx 7.3cm (2.9in)Height: Approx 7.3cm (2.9in) Artist: Itcho（一兆）(Itcho Ichigo（一兆 一后）)There is an artist's signature with the wooden box and bottom of the tea caddy. Condition: very good (It may have minute scratches that do not show up in the pictures as it is an older item that was used. Please look at 19 pieces of photographs.) Representation of colors may vary slightly depending on the display of your computer. Please note that the color of the image is slightly different from the real thing. Delivery: Registered Airmail or EMS or International courier (International Buyers Please Note)Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. (Feedback)Please contact me before leaving feedback if there is any problem with the product which arrived. I wish you enjoy shopping.
Price: 330 USD
Location: Ikoma-shi
End Time: 2025-01-11T04:43:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Wood
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
