Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book but remains structurally solid with

but remains structurally solid with no major cracks

one of the Shichifukujin

and expected age patina throughout consistent with Meiji working provenance

Original red lacquer finish can be seen on the inside

edition numbers such as 301/400 indicate the individual impression and the total number printed in the edition

Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book but remains structurally solid withJapanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red and Black Omotesenke Style Japan, Showa period 2 in H 3 in dia (5 8 cm); Weight: under 1 lb (under 0. 5 kg) A hira natsume () in the wide, flat lidded form associated with Omotesenke school tea practice, finished in a classic two tone scheme: the broad flat lid in warm vermilion red lacquer, the deep bowl form body in lustrous black, with a red lacquered interior. The restrained, undecorated surfaces