Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko the unglazed parts are scorched

the unglazed parts are scorched a deep reddish-brown colour

and the corners of the lid are warped

Gradually the lacquered and bamboo types began to be used for serving sweets at tea ceremonies

In 1990 he was appointed professor at the Tokyo University of Arts in 1990

Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko the unglazed parts are scorched*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Wajima lacquerware shunju spring and autumn natsume made around 20 30 years ago by Okamoto Yosai. Shunju natsume typically come with two lids one for spring usually decorated with ume blossoms, and another for autumn featuring red lacquer with a chrysanthemum motif. The caddy in this listing is made of wood and is