Tea Ceremony Utensil, Wajima Lacquerware, Made by Okamoto Yosai, Black Lacquer with Aogai Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Zodiac "Rat" Design Natsume (Tea Caddy), Beautiful Condition!!

This is an auction for a Wajima-nuri (lacquerware) Natsume (tea caddy) by Okamoto Yousai, featuring a black lacquer finish with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting the Chinese zodiac sign Rat. This piece by Wajima-nuri artist Okamoto Yousai has been carefully stored and shows minimal signs of use. Apart from extremely minor scuffs associated with storage, it is in excellent condition with no other noticeable damage.

Size: Diameter 6.5 cm, Height 7 cm
Includes: Original wooden box (with inscribed signature and seal), yellow cloth

Note: This item has been carefully stored and, apart from what is described in the listing, there are no clearly noticeable scratches. However, please be aware that there may be minor scuffs, natural fading, or dents due to age and storage that were missed during inspection. We ask for your understanding and hope you will make good use of it. We have uploaded as many photos as possible, so please judge the condition from the photos. As this is fundamentally an antique item, please refrain from making complaints about minor scratches, scuffs, or dirt that do not impede its use. Additionally, accessories such as outer boxes and bookmarks may have dirt, writing, stains, or burns, but these will not be specifically mentioned, so please understand. In case of discrepancies between the photos and the description, please prioritize the photos and make your own judgment. (YM6042502)