Imada Hokusen Wajima Lacquer Natsume Tea Caddy with Flower Basket Maki-e, Original Box

Crafted by Makie master Hokusen Imada, this Natsume tea caddy showcases a delicate flower basket design on traditional Wajima lacquerware, a serene blend of fine Japanese craftsmanship and functional beauty for holding matcha.

Wajima-nuri stands among Japan's most revered lacquerware traditions, renowned for its painstaking multi-layered process and remarkable durability. The art of Makie involves sprinkling fine metallic powders onto hand-painted lacquer, turning a simple object into a luminous work of art. In the Japanese tea ceremony, a Natsume serves as both a practical container and a centerpiece for seasonal aesthetic appreciation.

This piece includes its original wooden tomobako presentation box, marked by the artist. It is unused and ready to be displayed or added to a collection of traditional fine crafts.