{"product_id":"shiogama-makie-natsume-by-yoshida-munetoshi-japanese-tea-caddy-urushi-art-japan","title":"Shiogama Makie Natsume by Yoshida Munetoshi – Japanese Tea Caddy – Urushi Art – Japan","description":"Exquisite **Shiogama Makie Natsume** by master **Yoshida Munetoshi**. This **Japanese Tea Caddy** features **Seaside Salt-kiln Art** in **Masterful Gold Makie**. Including a **Signed Tomobako** in **Luxury Inro Style**, it is a **Fine Japanese Gift** for **Lacquerware collectors** looking for **Zen House Decor** and **Ceremony Utensils**.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent Natsume (tea caddy) by the lacquer master Yoshida Munetoshi, featuring the classical 'Shiogama' (Seaside salt-making) motif. This theme is highly prized in the tea world for its poetic connection to the northern coast and the spirit of 'Wabi' simplicity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Artist**: Yoshida Munetoshi (Renowned Kaga\/Ishikawa master)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Black lacquer (Urushi) with gold and silver Makie coastal landscape\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: Late 20th Century (Heisei Era)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Japan (typically Kaga Makie tradition)\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: approx. Height 7.5 cm, Diameter 7.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Inro-style Luxury Wooden Box\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: Pristine condition, professionally maintained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003e'Shiogama' refers to the scenic area of Matsushima. In the tea ceremony, this motif represents the 'boiling of the spirit' and the slow, meditative process of refining one's character, much like the slow process of salt-making from seawater.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: Munetoshi's brushwork is masterful. Note the minute details of the seaside huts and the gentle waves, all rendered in varying shades of gold dust. The 'Inro-box' (nested lid) style of the storage box indicates the high value placed on this piece by the studio.\u003cbr\u003e**The Box**: The box itself is a work of art, featuring a tiered construction that provides extra protection and a formal presentation for the guest during the 'Ha-iken' ritual.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: This Natsume is a 'Conversation Starter'. Its complex landscape invites guests to lean in and appreciate the scale of Japanese craftsmanship. Perfect for formal tea gatherings or as a focal point in a collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A coastline of pure shadow and gold, refining the senses with every glance.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566198710642,"sku":"260123_a_1726","price":1315.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m83291105940_1.jpg?v=1770107892","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/shiogama-makie-natsume-by-yoshida-munetoshi-japanese-tea-caddy-urushi-art-japan","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}