{"product_id":"natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-nanten-nandina-de-sadaharu-higashino","title":"Natsume (Japanese tea caddy) in lacquer and gold, decorated with nanten (nandina) motifs by Sadaharu Higashino","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"275\"\u003e This natsume (the box in which matcha powder is placed during the Japanese tea ceremony) by Sadaharu Higashino is a superbly crafted piece. On a light wooden container covered with a deep, polished black urushi lacquer, unfolds a decoration of nandina (nanten) with gold powder leaves and small berries represented by delicate mother-of-pearl (raden) inlays whose iridescent reflections animate the surface depending on the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eDecor and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eThe nandina leaves are made using the hiramaki-e (flat) technique, in which the design is first drawn with slightly thickened urushi lacquer, then sprinkled with gold powder. After drying, the excess is removed and the surface is polished, resulting in even, flat areas of gold that blend seamlessly into the black background. On this natsume, the precise control of the lacquer thickness is evident, giving the leaves sharp outlines and remarkable uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e The berry clusters are crafted from raden (mother-of-pearl). For this technique, very thin slices of shell are cut, placed in the still-fresh lacquer, then covered with additional layers before polishing. The result is a surface that seems to dance, where each mother-of-pearl flecks the surface and catches the light in an iridescent way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003eThe interior of the lid and cup is finished with nashiji (gold dusting), a technique involving scattering tiny gold flakes within a layer of lacquer, then layering several transparent coats before final polishing. The dense scattering produces a soft, even sheen that subtly contrasts with the glossy black exterior. The nandina (nanten), an auspicious motif associated with protection in Japan, finds a luminous expression here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003eForm and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003e This natsume is a chū-natsume (medium size), used for preparing light whipped tea (usucha) during the tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2638\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003eThe craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"3447\" data-start=\"2640\"\u003eSadaharu Higashino, born in 1947 in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a renowned lacquer artist from Wajima, where he has dedicated himself for several decades to the production of maki-e pieces and the transmission of traditional Wajima-nuri techniques. His works have been featured in several prestigious national exhibitions, where the finesse of his craftsmanship and the quality of his finishes have been consistently praised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3465\" data-start=\"3449\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3465\" data-start=\"3449\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3467\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis piece, dating from the Heisei era (1989-2019),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecomes with\u003c\/span\u003e a protective paulownia wood (kiribako) box tied with a cord (sanadahimo), bearing the artist's name, official seal, and the title of the work, as well as a protective cloth (tomonuno) with the artist's seal and an informational document (shiori). The natsume is signed by the artist at its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3816\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3816\"\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"3878\" data-start=\"3841\"\u003eJapan, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3894\" data-start=\"3880\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3894\" data-start=\"3880\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3928\" data-start=\"3896\"\u003e Diameter 7.3 cm - Height 7.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3939\" data-start=\"3930\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3939\" data-start=\"3930\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3988\" data-start=\"3941\"\u003e Natsume alone: ​​59 g\u003cbr data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3960\"\u003e Natsume with box: 183 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3990\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3990\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4092\" data-start=\"4005\"\u003e Wood, Japanese urushi lacquer, gold powder, mother-of-pearl (raden)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4107\" data-start=\"4094\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4107\" data-start=\"4094\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4166\" data-start=\"4109\"\u003e Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53204363346260,"sku":"LJ-SE-11-11","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/IMG_1554.jpg?v=1765477584","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/natsume-boite-a-the-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-nanten-nandina-de-sadaharu-higashino","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}