"Natsume Japanese Lacquer Tea Box Carnations - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with very fine decorations of carnation flowers in gold and red makie lacquer. Very high quality Wajima lacquer. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... In Japan, the carnation (nadeshiko) symbolizes the ideal Japanese woman, at the same time beautiful, gentle, graceful and strong. Artist: Sakashita Yuhou Japan, circa 1970, 7.2 x 6.7 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.