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Wajima Lacquer Natsume – Sun Ball Temari – maki-e – Okamoto Yōsai
Wajima Lacquer Natsume – Sun Ball Temari – maki-e – Okamoto Yōsai
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A natsume is a small, luxurious tea caddy traditionally used to present matcha in the Japanese tea ceremony (茶の湯).
📐 Features
- Origin: Japan – Wajima-nuri tradition, unearthed in Hiroshima Prefecture
- Estimated period: Shōwa Era
- Material: Finely turned wood, urushi lacquer, and gold powder
- Finish: Deep red lacquer, plain red interior
- Techniques: Maki-e (蒔絵)
- Pattern: Temari Hinomaru (geometric sun disk)
- Dimensions: Ø approx. 7 cm × H approx. 7 cm
- Artisan: Signed 岡本陽斎 (Okamoto Yōsai)
- Box: Original signed Tomobako (共箱) 「手まり 日の丸 棗 陽斎」
- Condition: Excellent condition, no notable defects.
🍵 Description
This natsume is a refined and luminous piece, emblematic of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship.
Its perfectly spherical shape, known as temari 手まり, refers to traditional Japanese balls given to children.
The Hinomaru 日の丸 decoration, literally "sun disk", is presented here as a radiant geometric pattern, drawn with great precision in golden maki-e 蒔絵.
The deep colors — lacquered red, dark green, blue, orange, and gold — create a dynamic and perfectly mastered visual.
The whole piece is based on a rigorous, almost architectural, geometric composition, where each ray and decorative band is balanced.
This natsume is signed by Okamoto Yōsai (岡本陽斎), a lacquer artist born in Kyōto in 1932 who later worked in the great tradition of Wajima-nuri 輪島塗. Yōsai is renowned for his meticulous forms, precise decorations, and respect for the aesthetic codes of chanoyu. The presence of the original tomobako wooden box, bearing his name, attests to the authenticity and quality of this piece.
🧽 Care instructions
- Clean gently by hand, without detergent or abrasive
- Dry immediately with a soft cloth
- Avoid prolonged immersion and direct heat
- Store in a dry place, away from light
🦝 Our opinion
We love its original round "temari" shape, the precision of its geometric maki-e patterns, and its vibrant colors. An example of high-quality manual craftsmanship by a renowned artist!
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