Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book it is still very functional

it is still very functional with a lot of character

but remains structurally solid with no major cracks

The palette is characteristically restrained — grey

Ready for careful wear or display

Subject: Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva)

Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book it is still very functionalJapanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red and Black Omotesenke Style Japan, Showa period 2 in H 3 in dia (5 8 cm); Weight: under 1 lb (under 0. 5 kg) A hira natsume () in the wide, flat lidded form associated with Omotesenke school tea practice, finished in a classic two tone scheme: the broad flat lid in warm vermilion red lacquer, the deep bowl form body in lustrous black, with a red lacquered interior. The restrained, undecorated surfaces