{"product_id":"fan-art-natsume-by-munehiro-japanese-tea-caddy-senmen-makie-japan","title":"Fan Art Natsume by Munehiro – Japanese Tea Caddy – Senmen Makie – Japan","description":"Exquisite **Fan Art Natsume** by master **Munehiro**. This **Japanese Tea Caddy** featuring **Senmen Makie** (Folding Fan) is an **Auspicious Ceremony** tool for **Zen House Decor**. Including its **Signed Tomobako**, it is a **Luxury Craft Gift** for **Lacquerware collectors** seeking **Fine Japanese Art** and **Traditional Heritage**.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely and meaningful Natsume (tea caddy) by the artist Munehiro, decorated with the classic 'Senmen' (Folding Fan) motif. The folding fan is one of Japan's most potent symbols of 'sue-hirogari'—a future that spreads out and broadens like the ribs of a fan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Artist**: Munehiro (Traditional lacquer artist)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Black Urushi lacquer with gold\/silver polychrome Fan Makie\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: Late 20th Century (Showa\/Heisei Era)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: approx. Height 6.5 cm, Diameter 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: Good condition with minor signs of usage (slight scratches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003eIn the tea ceremony, the fan is a symbol of boundaries and respect. Having it painted on the caddy itself doubles this spiritual presence. The fan's shape is an ancient metaphor for prosperity and the gradual unfolding of enlightened wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: Munehiro’s fans are painted as if they are resting casually on the lacquer surface, creating a dynamic, informal layout. Each 'fan' contains a different internal landscape or pattern, showing the variety of the seasons.\u003cbr\u003e**Design**: The 'Chu-natsume' (medium-sized) form is perfectly round and holds the light beautifully. The slight wear on the piece gives it a 'wabi' character—a sense of being loved and used in previous generations of tea service.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: This caddy is ideal for celebratory gatherings or as a meaningful gift for someone starting a new venture or retirement, as its symbolism focuses on the unfolding future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A path of fortune, spreading wide like a fan against the dark night of the tea.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566199169394,"sku":"260123_a_1737","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m33418750988_1.jpg?v=1770381017","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/fan-art-natsume-by-munehiro-japanese-tea-caddy-senmen-makie-japan","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}