{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paysage-de-cascade-et-pins","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, decorated with a landscape of waterfalls and pine trees","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eThis natsume (a container for holding matcha powder during the Japanese tea ceremony), crafted between the late Meiji and Taishō periods, features an exquisitely detailed landscape design covering its entire surface. A waterfall, pine trees, undergrowth, and flowering trees unfold on a wooden base covered in black urushi lacquer, with a subtle interplay between the lacquered and fully decorated areas. The precision of the lines and the contrast between gold and silver lend this antique piece a restrained and refined elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eDecor and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe decoration is executed in the maki-e tradition of gold powder decoration, combining several techniques. The general lines of the landscape are rendered in low relief, while the volumes of the pine trees and other elements are treated in high relief (taka maki-e), with extremely fine depictions of the foliage and details. The blossoms of the trees are adorned with small additions of silver (gin kirikane), which create a delicate contrast with the gold background. In the undergrowth areas, small squares of gold (kirikane) are applied to enrich the textures. The waterfall is rendered in two tones, gold and silver, enhancing the clarity and depth of the scene. The background alternates between black lacquer dusted with gold and areas that are almost entirely gilded.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe interior of the body and lid is entirely finished with a nashiji ground, a dense dusting of very fine gold powder. The piece demonstrates highly skilled craftsmanship, where precision, variations in texture, and the layering of techniques lend the landscape a rich visual quality. The pine trees (matsu), a motif associated with longevity, contribute to the timeless character of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eForm and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e This piece is a hira-natsume, low and wide in shape, a natsume\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e used during the tea ceremony for serving koicha (thick tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis unique piece dates from the late Meiji era (1868-1912) \/ early Taishō era (1912-1926) \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand comes with its protective paulownia wood case (kiribako) tied with a cord (sanadahimo). It also includes a custom-made textile pouch (shifuku) designed to protect the natsume during storage and transport as part of the chanoyu ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e Diameter 8 cm – Height 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e Natsume alone: ​​76 g\u003cbr data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e Natsume with boxes: 214 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e Wood, Japanese urushi lacquer, maki-e gold powder decoration, silver (gin kirikane), gold (kirikane)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2852\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53097287024980,"sku":"LJ-SE-05-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/natsume-laque-urushi-japonaise-maki-e-boite-a-the-matcha-ceremonie-du-the-decor-or-atelier-ikiwa-61.jpg?v=1764344215","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paysage-de-cascade-et-pins","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}