Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book They are then divided into

They are then divided into pairs

3 cm)Materials: Shakudō with gold and copper inlay (iroe zōgan)Period: Late Edo (mid-19th century)

Original red lacquer finish can be seen on the inside

Subject: Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva)

Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book They are then divided intoJapanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red and Black Omotesenke Style Japan, Showa period 2 in H 3 in dia (5 8 cm); Weight: under 1 lb (under 0. 5 kg) A hira natsume () in the wide, flat lidded form associated with Omotesenke school tea practice, finished in a classic two tone scheme: the broad flat lid in warm vermilion red lacquer, the deep bowl form body in lustrous black, with a red lacquered interior. The restrained, undecorated surfaces