"Natsume Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy Ladybugs And Leaves - Japan"
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with decorations of red and black ladybugs on dead leaves in gold makie lacquer and nashiji. Signature of the artist in red lacquer underneath. For the tea ceremony, the tea master chooses his objects according to the seasons, guests, events... Artist: Tadamine Japan, circa 1980, 6.5 x 6.5 cm. With its original box signed by the artist.