{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paulownia-et-bambou-de-shunsai-maehata-ii","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, decorated with paulownia and bamboo by Shunsai Maehata II","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e This natsume (the tin in which matcha powder is placed during the Japanese tea ceremony) by Shunsai Maehata II features an elegant gold powder decoration on a deep black urushi lacquer. The broad paulownia leaves and bamboo stalks unfold with gusto, creating a balanced and highly legible floral composition. The contrast between the luminous gold and the glossy black background gives this piece a remarkable presence, typical of the finest utensils used in chanoyu (the way of tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"720\"\u003eThis natsume was crafted by Shunsai Maehata II, also known as Gahō Maehata, a lacquerware artist from Yamanaka in Ishikawa Prefecture. Born in 1936, he was the eighth generation of the Maehata lineage. He is particularly renowned and sought after for his natsume and other tea utensils, where the decorative tradition of Yamanaka is applied to the exquisite and exquisite craftsmanship of maki-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDecor and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e The decoration is created using maki-e (gold powder) on a black urushi lacquer background with a roiro (mirror-polished) finish. The motifs are executed in hiramaki-e (flat decoration), with a particularly dense layer of gold powder that creates a subtle visual relief and a shimmering effect, accentuated by nashiji (sprinkles of gold) on certain motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eThe composition combines kiri (paulownia) and take (bamboo), two classic motifs in Japanese decorative arts. The broad paulownia leaves structure the scene, while the bamboo stalks and leaves complement the movement of the design. In Japanese symbolism, paulownia evokes nobility and good fortune, while bamboo symbolizes integrity and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003e The inside of the lid and the cup is finished in black urushi lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is a hira-natsume, whose shape resembles a go stone box. It is mainly used for koicha (thick tea) in some schools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003e The piece comes with its kiribako protective box, signed by the craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003e Japan, Yamanaka, Ishikawa prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2686\"\u003e End of the Shōwa era (1926-1989), beginning of the Heisei era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2704\"\u003e Diameter 8.5 cm - Height 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2739\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e Natsume alone: ​​80 g\u003cbr data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e Natsume with boxes: 169 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2859\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e Wood, urushi lacquer (lacquer), maki e (gold powder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2861\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2870\"\u003e Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53893605491028,"sku":"LJ-CH-02-02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/natsume-laque-urushi-boite-the-artisanat-japonais-maki-e-poudre-or-raden-shikki-atelier-ikiwa-11.jpg?v=1772918715","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paulownia-et-bambou-de-shunsai-maehata-ii","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}