A seasonal natsume by lacquer artist Shoho, made in the ikkan-bari tradition — layers of Japanese paper lacquered to a lightweight, resonant form. Standing hina figures and a plum branch are rendered in gold and polychrome maki-e against deep black. The image holds without announcement.
🔹 [ BASIC DETAILS ] • Artist: Shoho • Technique: Ikkan-bari lacquer with maki-e • Era: Contemporary • Origin: Japan • Dimensions: Height approx. 7 cm, Width approx. 6.7 cm • Box: Signed tomobako • Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or repairs
Height 7 cm, diameter 6.7 cm. The tomobako bears the artist's inscription. Ikkan-bari construction yields a particular warmth when held — lighter than wood, softer in sound.
Opened for Hina Matsuri, it carries the seasonal weight of that occasion. Returned to its box in March, the piece waits. The dolls do not change. The plum does not fade.
🔹 [ SHIPPING & PACKAGING ] • Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days • Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking) • Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
