This is a black, wire-painted natsume (tea caddy) made by Kinza Kawabata. It features beautiful maki-e lacquer work and has a luxurious feel. It bears the kao (signature) of the 13th generation Omotesenke school head, Sokuchusai. There is a needle mark on the bottom. Size: Diameter 6.5cm x Height 7cm (Please allow for some margin of error) Shipping will be via Sagawa Express (prepaid). * Additional shipping charges apply for Hokkaido, Okinawa, and other remote islands. * Please make your judgment based on the images provided. * No claims or returns accepted. While there are no noticeable flaws or repairs, it is an item of considerable age, so there may be some corresponding wear and tear. Please refrain from bidding if you are overly concerned about the condition of the item. Returns are not accepted after a successful bid, so please examine the item carefully.