Description

田中宗凌 Tanaka Soryo Japanese tea ceremony utensil 'Processed Gourds, Featuring Gourd Patterns' Makie Gold Lacquer Natsume Tea Caddy with Original Box (Tomobako) VA884

Artist: 田中宗凌 Tanaka Soryo

This refined natsume tea caddy is decorated with an elegant gourd (hyōtan) motif, rendered in makie gold lacquer against a warm, softly textured ground. The rounded form is harmoniously proportioned, and the design flows naturally around the surface, combining gold gourds with delicately detailed leaves and vines. The contrast between the lustrous black lacquered lid and the richly toned body enhances the visual depth, while the makie work displays controlled precision and subtle variation, allowing the motif to appear both decorative and symbolic. Gourds have long been associated in Japanese culture with good fortune, protection, and continuity, making this piece particularly well suited for use in the tea ceremony, where auspicious imagery and quiet refinement are valued. The work is by Tanaka Sōryō, a respected maker of tea ceremony utensils, and is accompanied by its original tomobako, bearing an inscription that attests to the piece’s authenticity. Measuring approximately 7.2 cm in height and 5.4 cm in diameter, this natsume combines practical function with refined aesthetics, offering a graceful presence suitable for both use and display within the context of chanoyu.

Dimensions: 2.8" x 2.1" / 7.2cm x 5.4cm

Technique: Makie Gold Lacquer
Material: Gourds, Wood

Weight: 130g including Original Box (Tomobako)

Condition

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