Yoshizo Ozaki, Vermilion Peony Arabesque Design Natsume (Tea Caddy), with Tomobako (Original Box) Tea Utensil, Tishu-nuri (Stacked Vermilion Lacquer) Peony Arabesque Design, Tishu (Stacked Lacquer), Urushi (Lacquerware), Yoshizo Ozaki, Tea Ceremony Traditional Crafts Designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Niigata Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property Murakami Wood Carving Tishu, Taikoku (Black Lacquer), Shuko (Vermilion Lacquer), Sansai-bori (Three-Color Carving), Iro-urushi-nuri (Colored Lacquer), Kin-suri-nuri (Gold Polished Lacquer) First-Class Technician Traditional Craftsman Yoshizo Ozaki History: The first generation, Sanzo Ozaki, founded the company in 1918. The second generation, Yoshizo Ozaki, was born in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture in 1927. He studied under the first generation, Sanzo, from 1945. 1978: Niigata Prefectural New Furniture and Lacquerware Competition, Niigata Mayor's Award 1984: Japan Lacquerware Cooperative Association Federation, Lacquerware Industry Promotion Award, Niigata Prefecture Recommended Products Competition, First Prize 1985: Same, Niigata Prefectural Governor's Special Award 1987: First-Class Technician 1991: 33rd National Recommended Products Convention, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman's Effort Award 1994: Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association, Chairman's Award 2008: Japan Traditional Craftsman Association, Chairman's Award 2011: Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry National Tourism Souvenir Federation, Japan Specialty Store Association Federation Chairman's Award A chaire-natsume is a type of tea utensil, specifically a natsume (tea caddy) used in the tea ceremony. The Tishu-nuri natsume has a special vermilion lacquer technique called Tishu applied to its surface, characterized by a beautiful red color. The peony arabesque design is a pattern used to decorate the natsume, combining peony flowers and arabesque motifs. This is a special tea utensil that embodies Yoshizo Ozaki's artistic skill and aesthetic sense. Size (approx.): Diameter: 68 mm Height: 66 mm Box: 93 x 86 x 86 mm Item stored in a warehouse Collection Interior Decorative item Rare A4400 Thank you.