{"product_id":"japanse-maki-e-natsume-ganzen-in-de-herfst-tsukamoto-noriyoshi","title":"Japanese Maki-e Natsume - Geese in Autumn – Tsukamoto Noriyoshi 塚本規義","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn elegant Japanese natsume (棗) by lacquer artist Tsukamoto Noriyoshi (塚本規義), crafted in the Yamanaka lacquer tradition. Against a deep black lacquer ground, two geese fly in gold maki-e. Inside the lid, a refined depiction of Japanese autumn grasses unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two geese fly close together, their wings spread wide. The golden imagery contrasts with the glossy black lacquer. The composition is simple and intentionally leaves much space open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the inside, another image appears: slender grasses and swaying plumes, executed in fine gold and dark lines on a softly shimmering surface. It is a subtle detail that only becomes visible when the lid is opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Together, both depictions form an autumn landscape, without the landscape itself being portrayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wild goose, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (雁), is a classic symbol of autumn in Japanese art. Its annual migration serves as a reminder of the passing of the seasons, of farewells and returns, and of the continuous movement of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ornamental grasses, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esusuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (薄), belong to the seven traditional autumn plants of Japan. Their fragile plumes move with the wind, reminding us of the beauty of the temporary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Here, the depiction touches upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emono no aware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the quiet realization that it is precisely transience that makes something beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The spirit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also recognizable in the simplicity of the composition, the open space, and the attention to small, fleeting moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"spec\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Tsukamoto Noriyoshi (塚本規義)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Yamanaka, Ishikawa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject: Chūnatsume (中棗), medium-sized natsume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif: Flying wild geese and Japanese autumn grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: Maki-e on black lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Older object with minor traces of age and use; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories: Matching wooden box with inscription and signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsukamoto Noriyoshi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsukamoto Noriyoshi (b. 1963) was born in Yamanaka, a region with a long tradition of woodturning and lacquer art. He trained under experienced lacquer artists and developed into a specialized maker of maki-e objects for the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e His work is characterized by traditional nature motifs, careful compositions, and a refined application of lacquer decoration. He has received regional recognition for his craftsmanship, including an award for traditional craft art in Ishikawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This natsume demonstrates his feel for the Japanese seasons. Not through an exuberant depiction, but through two birds and a few blades of grass that together evoke an entire landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Anke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997438726490,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2799\/7530\/files\/TsukamotoNoriyoshi2.jpg?v=1792090194","url":"https:\/\/www.vananke.com\/products\/japanse-maki-e-natsume-ganzen-in-de-herfst-tsukamoto-noriyoshi-en","provider":"vananke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}