Japan Wajima Lacquer Wooden Tea

Tranquil ambiance of autumn When casually parting the fern, a grasshopper was found on a leaf, beautifully depicted in Chinkin (Gold-inlaid lacquer ware using powdered real gold in etched), capturing the serene autumn ambiance. This is by *Iwaji Kadono (角野 岩次 1925- 2013). He was a renowned Wajima lacquer artist with exceptional expertise in Chinkin-Damascening.  Here is a summary of his career as a Chinkin artist: *Awarded prizes 13 times at the Nitten Exhibition (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition). *Served on the panel of the Nitten Exhibition. *Exhibited his work at the Berliner Festspiele in 1965. *His work was purchased by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs in 1977. *Received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon twice. *Honored with the Japanese Prime Minister's Award in 1982 and 1985.
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Free Expedited shipment via FedEX or EMS Description The natsume includes a resume as of April 1978. It appears to be a natsume crafted at least 45 years ago or even more. Despite its age, it is in a remarkably unused and well-preserved condition. This piece of measures: 3.346 inched (8.5 cm) in diameter.  2.362 inched (6 cm) in height. Weight: 70 g Including signed Wooden box: 209 g The base material is Wood. Title: Chinkin Shushoku (mean Tranquil of autumn) Hira-Natsume 沈金 秋色   平棗  by Iwaji (岩次) / Kadono Iwaji (角野 岩次 1925 to 2013)
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