"Natsume Lacquered, Japanese Tea Box, Sakura Flows And Petals - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with decorations of cherry blossom petals (sakura) pink gold, on waves in gold maki-e lacquer. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events ... This natsume relates to spring recalling the hanamis, picnics under the cherry trees in bloom. Artist: Seiji Kiso. Japan, 7.6 x 7.2cm. With its original box signed by the artist.