Black Lacquer Natsume (Tea Caddy), Yatsuhashi & Iris Maki-e No. WATO-RAW-005 Material: Wood, black urushi lacquer, gold maki-e, metallic surface decoration (bridge), silver-rose maki-e (iris) Size: H. 7cm × D. 6cm Condition: Lacquer retains its depth and sheen. Decoration remains crisp. No notable damage. Provenance: Original wooden storage box inscribed "Yatsuhashi Kakitsubata-e" with maker's signature. Purple cord included. A bridge rendered in metallic surface work, irises in soft silver-rose — the classic scene from the Ise Monogatari across a small lacquered vessel. This motif has been a quiet companion of the tea ceremony for centuries. Meant for matcha, equally suited to hold small objects or simply to be held. One of a kind — this is the only piece available.
