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Natsume with Fireflies (T-3940.1)

Offered by: Thomsen Gallery

Description
Natsume with Fireflies, 1970s
Maki-e gold lacquer and red lacquer on wood
Size 2¾ x 2½ x 2½ in. (7.1 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm)

Natsume tea caddy with katagiri engraved decor of plants in gold and green and fireflies in black and red hiramaki-e lacquer, on a polished black lacquer ground. Incised bottom signature.
Comes with the original fitted kiri-wood box signed by the artist

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Maki-e gold lacquer on wood
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition
Creation Date:	1970s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	T-3940.1
Incollect Reference #:	646434

Dimensions

H.	2.8 in;	Diam.	2.72 in;
H.	7.1 cm;	Diam.	6.9 cm;

Message from Seller:

Thomsen Gallery, now located at 8 East 67th Street, New York City, NY 10065, specializes in important Japanese paintings, folding screens, hanging scrolls, ceramics, ikebana bamboo baskets, lacquerware, and contemporary works by select artists. Owned and directed by Erik and Cornelia Thomsen, the gallery brings decades of expertise in Japanese art to a global clientele, including private collectors and major museums. For inquiries, contact them at 212-288-2588 or info@thomsengallery.com.