{"product_id":"autumn-grass-natsume-by-sokei-japanese-tea-caddy-makie-lacquer-japan-1","title":"Autumn Grass Natsume by Sokei – Japanese Tea Caddy – Makie Lacquer – Japan","description":"Exquisite **Autumn Grass Natsume** by master **Sokei**. This **Japanese Tea Caddy** features delicate **Autumn Flowers Makie** and **Gold Wheel Inlay**, making it a perfect **Ceremony Utensil** for **Autumn Tea Gathering**. Housed in a **Signed Tomobako**, it is an **Antique Lacquer Art** piece ideal for **Zen Home Decor** and **Japanese Craft Gifts**.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refined Natsume (tea caddy) by the lacquer artist Sokei, decorated with the iconic 'Aki-no-Nanakusa' (Seven Flowers of Autumn). The delicate Makie gold work against the deep black lacquer embodies the melancholic yet beautiful spirit of the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Artist**: Sokei (Traditional lacquer master)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Black lacquer (Kuro-urushi) with Autumn Grass Makie and gold accents\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: Mid to Late 20th Century (Showa Era)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: approx. Diameter 7 cm, Height 7.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003eIn Japanese aesthetics, 'Aki-no-kusa' represents the quiet resilience of beauty. This Natsume is typically used during the transition to autumn, where the golden fields and fading flowers are celebrated in the 'Wabi' tea style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: The Makie work on this piece is exceptionally fine, with individual whiskers of grass rendered in thin gold lines. The 'Konrinsu' (Gold Wheel) style lid indicates a classical orientation toward auspicious patterns.\u003cbr\u003e**Symbolism**: The autumn motifs remind practitioners of the cycles of nature. Sokei's brush captures the movement of the wind through the grasses, bringing a sense of motion to the static lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: As a medium-sized Natsume, it is versatile for both formal and informal tea occasions. The depth of the black lacquer provides a dramatic contrast to the bright green matcha powder it holds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A field of golden whispers, slumbering in its wooden cocoon.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566197236082,"sku":"260123_a_1701","price":858.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m14349240654_1_d5ba1246-760b-4c6b-8188-8d7c095ec784.jpg?v=1770107758","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/autumn-grass-natsume-by-sokei-japanese-tea-caddy-makie-lacquer-japan-1","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}