Japanese Wajima Lacquer Natsume Matcha Caddy Gold Makie Willow Fugetsu Box For Sale

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[Product Overview]
- Product: Traditional Japanese Lacquerware Matcha Caddy (中棗 / Natsume)
- Artisan / Master: Fugetsu Kitahama (北浜風月 作)
- Craft: Authentic Wajima Lacquerware (輪島塗 / Ishikawa Prefecture)
- Motif: Budding Willow in Gold Maki-e (芽柳蒔絵)
- Base Material: Natural Chestnut Hardwood (栗木地 / Kuri Wood)
- Finish: Pure Natural Japanese Urushi Lacquer (本漆塗)
- Packaging: Original Signed & Sealed Paulownia Wooden Box (共箱 / Tomobako)
- Origin: Takayama/Wajima, Japan (100% Made in Japan Certified Craft)

[Key Features]
- Renowned Master Heritage: Handcrafted by Fugetsu Kitahama, an esteemed Wajima lacquer artist celebrated for elegant tea ceremony implements.
- Exquisite Gold Maki-e Craftsmanship: The shimmering weeping willow branches (symbolizing flexibility, renewal, and spring vitality) are rendered in layered gold lacquer against the lustrous chestnut wood grain.
- Rare Chestnut Wood Core: Unlike standard concealed wooden bases, this piece utilizes premium seasoned chestnut timber (栗木地) featuring visible, sophisticated organic grains beneath transparent Urushi lacquer coats.
- Authenticated Tomobako: Preserved in its original crafted paulownia wooden box bearing the master\'s direct calligraphic inscriptions and artist seal, confirming proven lineage and high collectible value.
- Extremely lightweight, non-fragile natural wood craft that represents the pinnacle of Chanoyu aesthetic.

[Condition Details]
- Excellent, near-mint vintage condition (\"未使用に近い\" - close to unused).
- Urushi lacquer luster and delicate gold Maki-e tines remain immaculate without cracks, chips, or peeling.
- Tight, smooth lid closure preserving airtight freshness for ceremonial matcha powder.
- Stored safely in a clean, smoke-free, and pet-free environment.
- Please inspect the photographs to verify authentic markings, wood grain, and master craftsmanship.

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[International Buyers (Non-US)]
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[To US Buyers]
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Note: Items over USD 2,500 per transaction (including shipping) or those under the Authenticity Guarantee service may be excluded.