{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-feuilles-de-ginkgo-de-ooshita-hiroyuki","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, decorated with ginkgo leaves by Ooshita Hiroyuki","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"104\"\u003eThis natsume (box in which matcha powder is placed during the Japanese tea ceremony) by Ooshita Hiroyuki is an ōnatsume (large natsume) of remarkable execution, created by a renowned contemporary lacquer artist from Kanazawa. Against a background of Japanese urushi lacquer, a design of ginkgo leaves in gold powder unfolds, treated with a wealth of techniques and exceptional precision. The contrast between the flat gold areas, the nashiji backgrounds, and the depth of the black gives the whole a strong presence and perfectly mastered elegance, characteristic of high-level pieces intended for chanoyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eThis natsume was created by Ooshita Hiroyuki, a contemporary lacquer artist from Kanazawa, specializing in maki-e decorations. Recognized as a dentō kōgeishi (traditional craftsman) of Kanazawa shikki (Kanazawa lacquerware) in the kashoku (decoration) section, this distinction attests to a high level of mastery in Japanese lacquer techniques. His work is characterized by great precision of execution and particular attention to the balance of compositions. He continues the traditions of Kanazawa lacquerware, while developing works of great finesse, particularly appreciated in the field of chanoyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eThe decoration combines hiramaki-e (flat design), togidashi maki-e (polished flush pattern), kirikane (cut gold leaf), and several nashiji (gold powder background) treatments. The large ginkgo leaves unfurl on the natsume in a fluid and elegant composition. Some leaves feature very smooth flat gold areas, while others are enriched with very fine details and geometric kirikane elements, providing a great richness of surface. The black background is animated by a very light and dispersed gold powdering in the upper part, while the lower part features a denser nashiji, forming rich and luminous areas. The interior is also treated with nashiji, with a marked presence of gold powder. The ginkgo motif, associated with autumn in Japanese arts, is appreciated for the elegance of its fan shape and the graphic quality of its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003eThis ōnatsume (large natsume) is used for usucha (light tea) during the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2840\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2647\" data-start=\"2644\"\u003eThis piece is presented with a signed tomobako (wooden box), bearing the name of the work and the artist's seal, as well as a protective cloth (tomonuno) bearing the artist's seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2904\" data-start=\"2842\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2861\"\u003eJapan, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2904\" data-start=\"2842\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eHeisei era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2923\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eDiameter 7.3 cm - Height 7.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2977\"\u003eNatsume alone: 68 g\u003cbr data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003eNatsume with boxes: 193 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3096\" data-start=\"3034\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3046\" data-start=\"3043\"\u003eWood, urushi lacquer, gold powders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3110\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55493159485780,"sku":"LJ-CH-03-07","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/natsume-boite-the-laque-urushi-japonaise-maki-e-poudre-or-raden-atelier-ikiwa-50.jpg?v=1775682612","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-feuilles-de-ginkgo-de-ooshita-hiroyuki","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}