Natsume, Japanese Lacquer Tsugaru Tea Box - Japan

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Object description :

"Natsume, Japanese Lacquer Tsugaru Tea Box - Japan"

Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black, green, red and gold lacquered wood in Tsugaru lacquer. Technique whose final rendering is obtained by polishing until the lower layers of lacquer reappear. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events ... Piece marking its region of belonging with this lacquer technique made in the Tohoku region north of the island of Honshu (Tsugaru Strait between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido). Japan, circa 1960, 7.1 x 6.8 cm.

Price: 180 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Lacquer
Width: 6,8
Height: 7,1

Reference: 1446713