"Natsume Japanese Lacquered Tea Box Macha By Maho Maehata - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with traditional geometric gold and silver makie lacquer decorations called Hojo Uroko, giving a very minimalist and design side to this piece. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events ... Artist by Yamanaka Mahô Maehata (born in 1936) Japan, circa 1990, 6.9 x 6.7 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.