{"product_id":"ichigo-itcho-wajima-senbazuru-o-natsume","title":"Ichigo Itcho Wajima Lacquer Large Natsume, Thousand Cranes with Silver Hirame Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Wajima-lacquer o-natsume decorated with a thousand cranes (senbazuru), its interior sprinkled with silver hirame flakes, by the celebrated lacquer artist Ichigo Itcho (1904–1991).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchigo Itcho exhibited widely at the Nitten, won the top prize at the 8th Gendai Bijutsu exhibition, and was among the first lacquer artists recognized under Japan's art-craft technique preservation program; the dealer notes a maki-e inkstone box of his was purchased by the then Crown Princess Michiko. Wajima ware is prized for its many-layered, exceptionally durable urushi ground. Cranes are emblems of longevity, making this a fine caddy for celebratory and New Year tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Ichigo Itcho (一后一兆), Wajima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: thousand cranes; silver hirame interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. 7.4 cm diameter × 7.5 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: presentation box (keshobako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new, unused dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: the stages of Wajima maki-e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA film showing the process of maki-e decoration on Wajima lacquer, from the Sunvision channel. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/i5G1cWr-khA?rel=0\" title=\"the stages of Wajima maki-e\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrushi lacquer is durable but dislikes direct sun and very dry air; care notes are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ichigo Itcho (一后一兆)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67647659377008,"sku":"ME-ICHIGO-ITCHO-WAJIMA-SENBAZURU-O-NATSU","price":3689.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/natume-213_5.jpg?v=1791325660","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/ichigo-itcho-wajima-senbazuru-o-natsume","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}