Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko and the corners of the

and the corners of the lid are warped

they’re a decent size and very suitable for everyday use

ornaments and jewellery became popular as souvenirs so little tortoise ashtrays have made their way around the world

the unglazed parts are scorched a deep reddish-brown colour

one of the imperial guards known as Zuijin

Okamoto Yosai Wajima-nuri 'Shunji' Natsume tiger akabeko and the corners of the*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Wajima lacquerware shunju spring and autumn natsume made around 20 30 years ago by Okamoto Yosai. Shunju natsume typically come with two lids one for spring usually decorated with ume blossoms, and another for autumn featuring red lacquer with a chrysanthemum motif. The caddy in this listing is made of wood and is