Spring and Autumn Natsume (Tea Caddy) Made by Yousai Okamoto With original box This Spring and Autumn Natsume can be used in spring and autumn, with a plum lid and a chrysanthemum lid. The plum is depicted with gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl, and the chrysanthemum is painted with black lacquer on red lacquer. It is in a very beautiful condition, like an unused item. Overall size: Height: 5.7cm (to the top of the lid) Diameter: 8.5cm Base diameter: 4.5cm Lid diameter: 9.0cm The paulownia box has some stains and discoloration, but it is in good condition. 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 like it, please consider purchasing it. [Brief Biography] Yousai Okamoto, Lacquer Artist Born in Kyoto in 1932 A lacquer artist residing in Kyoto, mainly producing tea utensils such as natsume and tea ceremony utensils. His workshop is in Nakayama-machi, Ishikawa Prefecture. Animals