Senke Jushoku Lacquerware Artist Nakamura Sosetsu Paulownia Maki-e Tea Ceremony Utensils

Senke Jushoku Lacquer Artist Nakamura Sosetsu Paulownia Makie Tea Utensil

This is a lacquerware piece with a black lacquer base adorned with gold makie depicting paulownia patterns, presumed to be the work of Nakamura Sosetsu, a lacquer artist of the Senke Jushoku. The piece shows signs of age-related grime, with some peeling on the interior and the lacquered makie sections. The original shifuku (silk pouch) and box cords are missing.

Technique: Makie

Pattern: Paulownia

Material: Lacquerware, Wood

Edo Period

Main body approximately 7.3¡Á7.3cm

Box approximately 9.0¡Á9.0¡Á9.3cm