Japanese Lacquered Tea Box, Natsume in Yamanaka Lacquer -Nuri for Sencha Tea, made and lacquered with

Very nice japanese tea box called natsume. Lacquered in the technique of yamanaka nuri, it bears very fine streaks and has a very nice grain of wood. The interior is entirely in black urushi lacquer which confirms its beautiful quality. It is a very elegant box that will delight all lovers of japanese lacquer but also collectors or lovers of accessories for the tea ceremony. It is a vintage box that has been used very little, the lacquer inside is in good condition with some minimal traces of wear. Ditto for the exterior there are some marks and some scratches not very visible. The box is 11 cm high, 6 cm at its base and the lid has a diameter of 8.5 cm. International delivery possible.