Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko 7”) x 10cm (3

7”) x 10cm (3

In 1989 he was designated as a Living National Treasure for adding artistic elements to the traditional Nabeshima art form

they’re a decent size and very suitable for everyday use

the unglazed parts are scorched a deep reddish-brown colour

In 1990 he was appointed professor at the Tokyo University of Arts in 1990

Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko 7”) x 10cm (3*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Wajima lacquerware shunju spring and autumn natsume made around 20 30 years ago by Okamoto Yosai. Shunju natsume typically come with two lids one for spring usually decorated with ume blossoms, and another for autumn featuring red lacquer with a chrysanthemum motif. The caddy in this listing is made of wood and is