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"Natsume Japanese Lacquered Tea Box Holly Leaves - Japan"

Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with holly leaf decorations in thick gold makie lacquer. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... Singular piece with a minimalist decoration. Holly leaves are known in Japan to ward off evil spirits. Artist: Muneyoshi Hayashi. Japan, circa 1980, 7.6 x 7.3 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.