Natsume (tea caddy) Japanese urushi lacquer and maki-e gold powder decor, hana (flowers) motif

Natsume (tea caddy) Japanese urushi lacquer and maki-e gold powder decor, hana (flowers) motif

Name: Natsume (tea caddy) Japanese urushi lacquer and maki-e gold powder decor, hana (flowers) motif
Brand: Les objets
SKU: LJ-DR-06-19
Price: 1200.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€1.200

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Masterpiece of Ikko Kiyose, a master lacquer artist from Kanazawa, this spectacular natsume is hand-crafted using traditional techniques of beautiful black urushi lacquer applied in several layers to a very light turned wooden container, to which a fabulous floral decoration (hana) has then been applied.

The gold powder decoration covers the entire natsume, the artist having used several maki-e techniques to create this piece: flowers in takamaki-e (raised lacquer) and hiramaki-e (flat-relief lacquer) as well as nashiji (sprinkled gold powder) in shading over the black lacquer on the outside and covering the entire inside.

This natsume was made by craftsman Ikko Kiyose;

It is a unique example dating from the Shōwa era (1926-1989). The natsume is protected by a custom-made shifuku, a silk pouch bound by a braided cord, a rare protection that indicates the exceptional quality of this piece;

It is also accompanied by a double protective box (tomobako), a smaller one made of paulownia wood bearing the name of the craftsman with his official seal and his braided sanadahimo cord, and a second, slightly larger one made of lacquered cedar wood and held together by another sanadahimo cord.

PLACE OF MANUFACTURE	JAPAN
DIMENSIONS	Diameter 7 cm - Height 7cm.
WEIGHT	Natsume alone: 62gr; natsume + box: 430gr
MATERIAL	Wood, urushi lacquer, maki-e (gold powder)

The traditional Japanese lacquer, urushi, is made from the sap of the lacquer tree (Rhus Verniciflua), which flows out after incision of the bark. It is a very precious material, a tree will only give a maximum of 200ml of sap in its life, which is worked by craftsmen each specialized in a particular stage. It takes many slow and meticulous operations to give life to lacquered objects. It is the oldest craft in Japan! Initially used to protect and waterproof objects, this immutable craft has become an art of extreme sophistication. If you want to know more about the art of Japanese lacquerware, you can read our dedicated article.

This object keeps in memory the hand of the craftsman who designed it with patience. It will accompany your daily life, bringing its delicate and refined beauty, while contributing to the preservation of unique craftsmanship.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS Clean with a very soft cloth to avoid scratches, soaked with a little warm water if necessary (never soak your lacquered objects). No microwave, dishwasher, dryer. Do not expose to direct sunlight for a long time (risk of discoloration). If the atmosphere is very dry and very hot, and to avoid the risk of cracking, you can place a glass filled with water next to your lacquered object.

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