{"product_id":"umetsuki-natsume-nakatani-hakuho","title":"Ume-tsuki natsume 梅月蒔絵中棗 Nakatani Hakuho","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e This tea caddy (natsume) was made by Japanese lacquer artist Nakaya Hakuhō (中谷博峰), active within the Yamanaka lacquer tradition in Ishikawa. The work is a contemporary interpretation of the classic maki-e technique, in which fine gold and silver powders are sprinkled into wet lacquer to create subtle decorative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Creator: Nakaya Hakuhō (中谷博峰)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Title: Ume-tsuki maki-e natsume (梅月蒔絵中棗)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Type: Yamanaka Lacquerware\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Material: Urushi maki-e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Diameter: ≈ 6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Height: ≈ 7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Condition: With slight damage to the edge;\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Accessories: Original tomobako with hanko and calligraphy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Extra: Biography of the creator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eThe original wooden box (tomobako) bears the calligraphic inscription\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e梅月蒔絵中棗 (Ume-tsuki maki-e natsume)\u003c\/strong\u003e , “Tea caddy with plum blossom motif in maki-e” and is signed by the artist with his seal\u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e博峰造 (Hakuhō-zō)\u003c\/strong\u003e , “made by Hakuhō.” This confirms both the authenticity and provenance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e The blossom motif ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eume\u003c\/strong\u003e , plum blossom) is a traditional Japanese symbol of resilience, purity, and renewal. Because the plum blossom blooms in midwinter, it heralds the arrival of spring. In the context of the tea ceremony, it symbolizes perseverance, hope, and inner peace—qualities deeply rooted in the spirit of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e , the aesthetic of simplicity and transience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe rich red lacquer, embellished with subtle black branches and gold accents, reflects the harmony of elegance and strength characteristic of the Yamanaka school. This refined balance between tradition and modern interpretation makes the natsume an exceptional example of contemporary Japanese lacquer art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e The accompanying biographical document describes Nakaya Hakuhō's professional background, including his participation in important exhibitions such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eYamanaka Lacquerware Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eJapan Traditional Craft Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eIshikawa Prefectural Art Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e . It demonstrates his recognized position within the Japanese craft art world as a representative of the Yamanaka \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eshikki (漆器)\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eIn short, this piece is an authentic, signed natsume with a plum blossom decoration ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eume-maki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e ), crafted by a master of the Yamanaka school. It is an elegant example of modern lacquer art, in which symbolism, technique, and aesthetics blend harmoniously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thee van Anke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480164331866,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2799\/7530\/files\/Hako1.jpg?v=1763756228","url":"https:\/\/www.vananke.com\/products\/umetsuki-natsume-nakatani-hakuho-en","provider":"vananke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}