Lot 109 INLAID LACQUER NATSUME 棗 (TEA CADDY) BY KAWAKAMI MINEHARU

A Somada-style Aogai inlaid lacquer natsume 棗 (tea caddy) by Kawakami Mineharu 川上峰春 (active c. 1970-2010).
Of typical low and wide form with a flush-fitting cover, fully decorated with floral lozenge motifs inlaid with iridescent Somada 杣田-style aogai 青貝 (mother-of-pearl) inlays. The interior of rôiro 蝋色 (black lacquer ) with gold fundame edges 粉溜地 (matt lacquer).
Period: Japan – Late 20th century (Heisei period).
Dimensions:
Diameter 8.5 cm, Height 6 cm.

In a very good original condition. Please have a look at the photos for a clear condition reference.

Complete with original signed and sealed tomobako 供箱 (storage box) with an inscription on the underside of the lid: ‘i 27’ イ二十七, suggesting a collection number 27 of I category.