{"product_id":"nakamura-kyozo-oimatsu-makie-chu-natsume","title":"Nakamura Kyozo Medium Natsume, Old Pine Maki-e with Silver Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA chu-natsume (medium tea caddy) decorated with old pine in gold maki-e, its interior finished in silver, by Yamanaka artist Nakamura Kyozo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakamura Kyozo was born in 1932 in Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, a town famous for turned wood and urushi lacquer. The natsume, named for its jujube-fruit shape, holds powdered matcha for usucha (thin tea) and is often the most decorative object on the tea mat. The evergreen old pine, oimatsu, is a symbol of longevity and is appropriate throughout the year and for celebratory gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Nakamura Kyozo (中村恭蔵)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: chu-natsume; old pine (oimatsu) maki-e; silver interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. 7.3 cm diameter × 7.3 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: how Yamanaka lacquerware is made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA TEWAZA craft film showing Yamanaka lacquerware wood-turning and lacquering, from Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square. (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\/dwbkC8ZO-I4?rel=0\" title=\"how Yamanaka lacquerware is made\" 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\u003eLimited availability.\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":"Nakamura Kyozo (中村恭蔵)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67647659311472,"sku":"ME-NAKAMURA-KYOZO-OIMATSU-MAKIE-CHU-NATS","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/10000196_4.jpg?v=1791325660","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/nakamura-kyozo-oimatsu-makie-chu-natsume","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}