This is a work by Mr. Tetsugoro Suzutani of Natsume Ayu. It was found while cleaning the room. It is a tea set perfect for early summer in June, with two ayu (sweetfish) depicted, which live in the clear streams of summer. It was stored with paper inserted as shown in the 7th photo, so I suspect it hasn't actually been used, but I don't know for sure. It might have been used; I have no details. I don't practice the tea ceremony or drink tea, so I am selling it. It has a box, but it is old and has scratches, marks, dirt, and stains. There are also signs of sun damage where the string was tied. The item itself has no major damage and appears to be almost pristine, and I think it is generally clean, but it is a used item and an antique. Please only purchase if you understand these points. I will answer questions within the scope of what I can see, and I can add more photos. I would like you to make your own judgment. I am also selling other tea sets and tea utensils. Price includes tracking number, anonymous shipping, and shipping costs. Keywords: Artisan, Antique, Collection, Vintage, Antiques Crafts, Period Piece, Retro, Old Art, Training, Practice, Utensils, Dishes Tea Utensils, Tea Bowl, Matcha Tea Bowl, Tea Bowl, Tea, Tea Ceremony, Tea Utensils, Matcha Bowl Wooden Box, Original Box, Paulownia Box, Original Cloth, Lacquer Art, Lacquerware, Crafts, Lacquerware, Showa, Heisei Thick Tea, Thin Tea, Matcha, Pottery, Tea Container, Large Natsume, Medium Natsume, Small Natsume, Flat Natsume, Tea Lacquer Coating, Black Lacquer, True Lacquer, Tame Lacquer, Ikkanbari, Maki-e, Omotesenke, Urasenke