{"product_id":"sparrow-natsume-by-nakabayashi-seizan-japanese-tea-caddy-inaho-makie-japan-1","title":"Sparrow Natsume by Nakabayashi Seizan – Japanese Tea Caddy – Inaho Makie – Japan","description":"Exquisite **Sparrow Natsume** by master **Nakabayashi Seizan**. This **Long Tea Caddy** features vibrant **Rice Ear Makie** and **Sparrow Art**, making it a perfect **Ceremony Utensil** for **Autumn Harvest Decor**. Packed in a **Signed Tomobako**, it is a piece of **Fine Lacquer Art** ideal for **Japanese Craft Gifts** and **Zen Collectibles**.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delightful Naga-natsume (long tea caddy) by Nakabayashi Seizan, depicting a scene of playful sparrows (Suzume) among golden rice ears (Inaho). This motif is a classic symbol of autumn abundance and rustic Japanese life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Basic Details**\u003cbr\u003e- **Artist**: Nakabayashi Seizan (Lacquer master)\u003cbr\u003e- **Technique**: Black lacquer (Urushi) with polychrome Makie and gold dust\u003cbr\u003e- **Era**: Late 20th Century (Heisei Era)\u003cbr\u003e- **Origin**: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- **Dimensions**: approx. Diameter 5.4 cm, Height 7.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e- **Box**: Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition**: Pristine collector condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Cultural \u0026amp; Artistic Insight**\u003cbr\u003eSparrows are beloved in Japan as signs of good luck and family prosperity. This Naga-natsume, with its elongated form, allows for a larger 'canvas' to tell the story of the autumn harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Deep-Dive Commentary**\u003cbr\u003e**Artistry**: Seizan's use of 'Takamakie' (raised lacquer) gives the sparrows a tactile, three-dimensional quality. The golden rice ears are painted with a sense of weight, bending slightly under the autumn wind.\u003cbr\u003e**Symbolism**: The 'Naruko' (clapper used to scare birds) adds a human touch to the nature scene, grounding the aesthetic in the traditions of the Japanese countryside.\u003cbr\u003e**Usage**: This Natsume is frequently chosen for gatherings in September and October. Its tall profile stands out among the lower, wider tea bowls, creating a dynamic visual hierarchy on the tea table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*A sparrow's song, hidden in gold, waiting for the harvest wind.*","brand":"The Modern Zen Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61566197334386,"sku":"260123_a_1704","price":1117.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5680\/3698\/files\/m39168338163_1_5bb088e8-f255-4f69-8527-55a173af8e36.jpg?v=1770107773","url":"https:\/\/checkout.themodernzenarchive.com\/products\/sparrow-natsume-by-nakabayashi-seizan-japanese-tea-caddy-inaho-makie-japan-1","provider":"The Modern Zen Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}