{"product_id":"natsume-japonais-laque-noire-paulownia-chrysantheme","title":"Black lacquer Natsume tea caddy – Paulownia (桐 kiri) and chrysanthemum (菊 kiku) design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe natsume is a small, luxurious tea caddy traditionally used to present matcha in the tea ceremony (\u003cspan\u003e茶の湯) in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e📐Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, unearthed in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Between the Shōwa period (昭和) and the modern era\u003cbr data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight wood (most likely Paulownia), glossy black lacquer finish\u003cbr data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Paulownia (桐 kiri) and golden chrysanthemums (菊 kiku), stencil-applied decoration with painted highlights in slight relief on some motifs\u003cbr data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø ~7 cm; H (with lid) ~7 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 46g\u003cbr data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition – no scratches, chips, or defects. Perfect interior, smooth and shiny surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e 🍵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"902\"\u003enatsume (棗)\u003c\/strong\u003e in black lacquer embodies discreet elegance and harmonious forms. Designed to hold \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003ematcha (抹茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e — powdered green tea — it combines \u003cstrong data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003efunctionality and decorative beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eIts refined decoration highlights two flowers deeply rooted in Japanese culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003epaulownia (桐 kiri)\u003c\/strong\u003e, here stylized as bold red leaves, is an ancient symbol of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003enobility and benevolent power\u003c\/strong\u003e. Long used by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eimperial family\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was later adopted by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eToyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic figure in the unification of Japan in the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eAlongside it, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003echrysanthemum (菊 kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted in delicate gold, evokes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003elongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003einner calm \u003c\/strong\u003eand has been associated with the Emperor of Japan for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eThe lid, adorned with green kiri leaves and small white kiku, completes the ensemble in a subtle balance of forms and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eThe decoration combines a regular application of large motifs with \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"944\"\u003epainted highlights on certain details \u003c\/strong\u003ethat have a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eslight relief perceptible to the touch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This mixed technique, common in Japan in the mid-20th century, combines graphic precision and decorative finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003e🧽 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water, without aggressive detergents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eUse a soft sponge, without scratchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2422\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eWipe immediately with a soft, dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003eDo not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2452\"\u003eDo not use in a dishwasher or microwave\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e🦝 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003ee love\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eWe love this natsume for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003edepth of its lacquered black\u003c\/strong\u003e, a discreet mirror that subtly reflects light. We adore the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2769\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003enobility of its motifs — kiri (桐) and kiku (菊)\u003c\/strong\u003e — which alone tell part of Japan's history, between imperial power, aesthetic refinement, and spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eor Explore the entire world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquers, porcelains and much more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e\"Tableware\" collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938916630867,"sku":"T14","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/natsume-laque-noire-accessoire-matcha-artisanat-japonais.jpg?v=1758447446","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/natsume-japonais-laque-noire-paulownia-chrysantheme","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}