{"product_id":"yamashita-hosai-natsume-reeds-heron-hounsai","title":"Large Natsume, \"Reeds and Heron\" Maki-e, by Yamashita Hōsai II — Box Inscribed by Grand Master Hōunsai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large \u003cem\u003enatsume\u003c\/em\u003e with reeds and a heron in maki-e and a \u003cem\u003enashiji\u003c\/em\u003e interior, by lacquer master Yamashita Hōsai II — its box inscribed and signed with the \u003cem\u003ekakihan\u003c\/em\u003e of Hōunsai, 15th Grand Master of the Urasenke school of tea. Pre-owned, near mint. One piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tea culture, a grand master's inscription (\u003cem\u003ehakogaki\u003c\/em\u003e) on a utensil's box is the highest endorsement a piece can carry: it records that the head of the school examined the work, approved it and often gave it a poetic name. Pieces with Hōunsai's inscription are sought after by serious practitioners worldwide. The natsume itself is by Yamashita Hōsai II (b. 1944), a lacquer artist known for refined tea-ceremony maki-e: a heron among autumn reeds in gold, the interior finished in \u003cem\u003enashiji\u003c\/em\u003e, the base signed in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Yamashita Hōsai II (二代 山下甫斎), lacquer master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox inscription: Hōunsai, 15th Grand Master of Urasenke (鵬雲斎宗匠 御書付), with \u003cem\u003ekakihan\u003c\/em\u003e signature mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: 大棗 large natsume · ø 7.3 cm × H 7.3 cm (2.9 × 2.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 芦に鷺蒔絵 reeds and heron maki-e · interior \u003cem\u003enashiji\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes inscribed wooden box, outer lacquered box, silk pouch (\u003cem\u003eshifuku\u003c\/em\u003e) and artist's documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: pre-owned, near mint — no damage reported, minimal signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: another Yamashita Hōsai natsume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pine maki-e large natsume by the same artist, filmed by MemorysGallery — to show his gold work and finish in motion. Not this piece.\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\/xBpG4utcS9A?rel=0\" title=\"Yamashita Hosai pine maki-e natsume — MemorysGallery\" 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 the piece is still available with the dealer within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\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\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamashita Hōsai II (山下甫斎)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67647373410672,"sku":"ME-TEA-YAMASHITA-HERON","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/yamashita_1.jpg?v=1791321746","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/yamashita-hosai-natsume-reeds-heron-hounsai","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}