A natsume that carries two seasons within it. Nakamura Sōetsu's Shunjū caddy comes with a black lacquer lid bearing gold maki-e plum blossoms — the voice of late winter — and a red lacquer lid carved with chrysanthemum — the mark of autumn's close. One body, two moments in time.
The concept of the interchangeable lid is not novelty. It is a form of attention: the tea practitioner selects the season, engages the object, acknowledges where they are in the year. Sōetsu has made this exchange tactile and precise. Each lid fits cleanly. The transition is the practice.
Diameter 8.7cm, height 5.2cm. Housed in a fitted wooden box.
🔹 [ BASIC DETAILS ] • Artist: Nakamura Sōetsu • Origin: Japan • Material: Lacquered wood, gold maki-e • Dimensions: Diameter approx. 8.7 cm, Height approx. 5.2 cm • Box: Wooden storage box (tomobako) included • Condition: Good — no chips, cracks, or repairs
🔹 [ SHIPPING & PACKAGING ] • Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days • Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking) • Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
