Offered for sale is a beautiful, nearly unused, Shofuku Kinmaki-e (Gold Lacquer) Kinrinji Natsume (tea caddy). This piece was carefully kept in storage and is a work by Reihō Sasaki, an Echizen lacquer artist. The lid features the auspicious imagery of Takasago, depicting an elderly married couple, the "old man and woman," with a broom and rake. The body is adorned with gold lacquer pine needles and pine cones, creating a very celebratory and lucky design. This is a highly auspicious piece, referencing the saying "May you live to be a hundred (sweeping)," and "I will live to be ninety-nine (raking)," from the Takasago legend. We hope someone will find good use for it. Size: Diameter 7cm, Height 7cm Includes: Decorative paper box Note: While carefully stored, and as described, there are no obvious, noticeable flaws. However, there may be minor scratches, natural fading, or slight dents due to aging and storage. Please understand this before purchasing. We will upload as many photos as possible, so please make your judgment based on the photos. As this is essentially a used antique item, please excuse any claims due to minor scratches, scuffs, or stains, unless there are significant defects that would hinder its use. Also, please note that the outer box, explanatory notes, and other included items may have stains, writing, or discoloration, but these will not be specifically mentioned. In cases of discrepancies between the photos and the description, please prioritize the photos and make your own judgment. (YM6012103)