Lot 199 NATSUME TEA CADDY WITH ALL-OVER GOLDLEAF LACQUERED DECORATION OF A WILLOW TREE, MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912

This exquisite natsume tea caddy is a masterful example of traditional Japanese lacquerware, featuring a stunning all-over decoration in radiant gold leaf. The surface is adorned with intricate maki-e designs, showcasing a graceful willow tree bending over a stylized landscape of temples, pines, hills, and flying cranes. Each panel of the caddy, including the lid and interior, is meticulously detailed—glimmering with rich textures, delicate brushwork, and shimmering gold dust that evokes a serene, poetic atmosphere. Paired with its custom-crafted wooden box.
Diameter 6 cm.
Height 7 cm.