{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-fleurs-et-herbes-de-ikko-kiyose","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, decorated with flowers and herbs by Ikkō Kiyose","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e This natsume by Ikkō Kiyose, a highly regarded lacquer master from Kanazawa, is a piece of remarkable craftsmanship. A light wooden container, entirely covered in deep black Japanese urushi lacquer, is adorned with a profusion of flowers and herbs rendered in gold powder. The extreme delicacy of the lines, the variety of textures, and the expansive nature of the motif enveloping the piece, along with the fact that this natsume was personally selected and recommended by Hōunsai, the fifteenth grand master of the Urasenke school, make it a truly exceptional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eDecor and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eThe decoration is executed using traditional Japanese maki-e techniques and techniques with gold powder. The stems, leaves, and petals are rendered with great precision in a flat \u003cem data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"859\"\u003ehiramaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e (flat gold lacquer) technique, while some floral reliefs utilize \u003cem data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"966\"\u003etaka maki-e\u003c\/em\u003e (raised gold lacquer) to create volume. The base of the natsume features a meticulous transition from deep black to a highly opaque nashiji, achieved by scattering fine gold flakes onto a still-wet layer of lacquer, then fixing and polishing them under successive layers of lacquer. The interior of the lid and the vessel is also treated with dense nashiji, forming a warm, shimmering surface that underscores the mastery of the craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eInside the lid is the red \u003cem data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003ekao\u003c\/em\u003e (personal calligraphic mark) of Hōunsai, the fifteenth Grand Master of the Urasenke School of Tea, while the inside of the protective box bears his calligraphy. In chanoyu tradition, the presence of this \u003cem data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003ekao\u003c\/em\u003e and inscription signifies that the master officially selected and recommended this natsume (tea bowl) for use in the tea ceremony, thus adding to the prestige of the piece. Hōunsai, also known as Hansō Sōshitsu, passed away in August 2025 at the age of one hundred and two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eForm and use\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eThis natsume (box in which matcha powder is placed during the Japanese tea ceremony) belongs to the classic \u003cem data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003echu-natsume\u003c\/em\u003e format (intermediate format), used for \u003cem data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e (lightly whipped tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eThe craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e This natsume was crafted by the artisan Ikkō Kiyose, born in 1942 in Kanazawa, a master lacquerer renowned for his mastery of maki-e. Heir to a long line of artisans, he succeeded his father in 1986 and was designated a traditional craftsman in 1995, an official recognition guaranteeing expertise, authenticity, prestige, and value in the art market. His works are highly sought after in the world of chanoyu for their exquisite craftsmanship, elegant compositions, and consistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eThis piece dates from the Heisei era (1989–2019). It comes with a protective box made of paulownia \u003cem data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003ekiribako\u003c\/em\u003e (paulownia) wood, closed with a \u003cem data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003esanadahimo\u003c\/em\u003e cord, bearing the artist's signature, seal, the title of the work, and Master Hōunsai's calligraphy. The inside of the natsume's lid also bears Master Hōunsai's red \u003cem data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003ekao\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e Japan, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e Height 7.5 cm - Diameter 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3699\"\u003e Natsume alone: ​​64 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e Natsume with boxes: 185 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003e Wood, Japanese urushi lacquer, gold powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3907\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53199890350420,"sku":"LJ-SE-11-09","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/natsume-boite-a-the-laque-urushi-japon-artisanat-makie-poudre-or-chanoyu-ceremonie-matcha-chado-ikko-kiyose-atelier-ikiwa-17.jpg?v=1765410503","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-fleurs-et-herbes-de-ikko-kiyose","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}