Musashino Fubuki Natsume (Tea Caddy) 3rd Seiseki (Masahiro Kawayanouchi) "Wajima-nuri Autumn Grass Maki-e Fubuki" by Sokan Horiuchi With original box With cloth This is a very gorgeous and wonderful Fubuki-style natsume (tea caddy). From the top of the lid to the sides, autumn grasses, bellflowers, pampas grass, chrysanthemums, and bush clover are carefully depicted across the surface. Also, a thick lead crescent moon is boldly inlaid on the front. The box inscription is written by Sokan Horiuchi of the Omotesenke school Horiuchi family. It is in a very clean condition with no scratches, at the level of an unused item. Overall size Height: 6.5cm (to the top of the lid) Diameter: 8.4cm Mouth diameter: 8.0cm Foot diameter: 5.3cm The paulownia box has some stains and discoloration, but is in good condition. However, there is a memo on the back. This item has been stored for a long time. If you understand the above, and if you would like to use it, or if you are a fan, please consider it. [Brief History] Maki-e artist from Ishikawa Prefecture Masahiro Kawayanouchi Studied under Seiemon Kita from 1971 Studied under Seisho Katsuta from 1974 Studied under the famous Kaga maki-e artisans Yoshinari Hoya and Yoshiaki Tokuyama from 1980 Returned to Wajima and succeeded as the 3rd Seiseki Type...Tea utensils Decoration...Maki-e Animal