Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book Subject: Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva)

Subject: Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva)

it is still very functional with a lot of character

Fuji in present-day Fujiyoshida

Original red lacquer finish can be seen on the inside

Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red Black Omotesenke Style 2"H Book Subject: Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva)Japanese Lacquer Hira Natsume Flat Tea Caddy Red and Black Omotesenke Style Japan, Showa period 2 in H 3 in dia (5 8 cm); Weight: under 1 lb (under 0. 5 kg) A hira natsume () in the wide, flat lidded form associated with Omotesenke school tea practice, finished in a classic two tone scheme: the broad flat lid in warm vermilion red lacquer, the deep bowl form body in lustrous black, with a red lacquered interior. The restrained, undecorated surfaces