{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paysage-sansui-de-mokudai-soho","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, landscape decoration by Mokudai Sōhō","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e This natsume (the box in which matcha powder is placed during the Japanese tea ceremony) is by the master lacquer artist Mokudai Sōhō, an artist from Wajima. Made using the techniques of the highly regarded Wajima nuri (Wajima lacquer), this piece features a superb sansui landscape (mountains and waters) decorated with gold powder and inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf. The richness of the decoration, the luminosity of the nashiji (sprinkles of gold), and the depth of the black lacquer interior give this natsume a particularly elegant presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eThe craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eMokudai Sōhō was a master lacquerer from Wajima, on the Noto Peninsula, a region historically renowned for the quality of its Wajima nuri lacquer. Born in 1921, he belonged to the generation of artisans who contributed to the flourishing of this tradition in the 20th century. His work focused on the production of utensils for chanoyu (the tea ceremony), particularly natsume (small lacquered objects) and other lacquerware used in the tea ceremony. He is recognized for the exquisite detail of his maki-e (openwork) designs and for his landscape compositions inspired by Japanese pictorial tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eDecor and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e The decoration is executed on a wooden container covered with urushi lacquer (lacquer) using the maki-e (gold powder) technique. The exterior surface is treated with nashiji (gold powder ground) of varying density, producing a luminous depth effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eThe composition depicts a sansui landscape unfolding across the entire piece. Several pavilions, nestled within a landscape of hills and pine trees, appear on the lid. The architectural relief is achieved through taka maki e (relief decoration). The decoration extends into a lively waterscape, including a river, a waterfall, and a waterwheel. Stylized clouds structure the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e Certain areas of the landscape incorporate raden (mother-of-pearl) inlays, creating iridescent reflections that contrast with the gold of the decor. Elements of kirikane (cut gold leaf) also punctuate the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e The interior of the natsume is coated with a carefully polished glossy black lacquer, creating a marked contrast with the richly gilded exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eThe sansui landscape, a major motif in Japanese aesthetics, evokes an ideal world of harmonious nature and contemplative retreat. In the context of chanoyu, this type of setting reflects the spirit of simplicity, serenity, and communion with nature that characterizes the Way of Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eForm and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e This natsume belongs to the chū natsume format (medium-sized natsume), intended to contain the matcha powder used for the preparation of usucha (light tea) during the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e The piece comes with its kiribako (paulownia wood box) signed by the craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003e Japan (Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003e Diameter 7 cm - Height 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e Natsume alone: ​​69 g \u003cbr data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eNatsume with boxes: 189 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003e Wood, urushi lacquer, maki e (gold powder), raden (mother-of-pearl), kirikane (cut gold leaf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003e Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53886075273556,"sku":"LJ-CH-01-04","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/natsume-boite-a-the-laque-urushi-japonais-decor-maki-e-poudre-d-or-raden-ceremonie-chanoyu-chado-matcha-jujube-atelier-ikiwa-64.jpg?v=1772918648","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-paysage-sansui-de-mokudai-soho","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}