"Natsume Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy Autumn And Spring Herbs - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with decorations of flowers and herbs in gold and red makie lacquer. Very bucolic. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... This natsume relates to autumn and spring. Artist: Kihou Arai. Japan, circa 1970, 7.1 x 6.7 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.