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A medium tea caddy (chu-natsume) by Nakamura Takaya, decorated with a bell cricket (suzumushi) design in gold maki-e lacquer. This lacquered caddy is used in the Japanese tea ceremony to hold powdered matcha.
Artist / Maker: Nakamura Takaya (中村孝也)
Subject / Motif: Bell cricket (suzumushi)
Technique: Gold maki-e lacquer
Dimensions: Height approx. 6.7 cm, Diameter approx. 6.7 cm
Signature / Seal / Box: Accompanying wooden box (tomobako)
Included: Wooden box (tomobako) and cloth wrapper (tomogire)
Condition: No noticeable scratches or stains. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
The bell cricket (suzumushi) is a classic motif in Japanese art, long cherished for its association with autumn and its melodic chirping.
