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Japanese Natsume

Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers
Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers

Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers

Located in PARIS, FR

Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Ecru Lacquered Natsume 棗 'Tea Caddy' with Maki-E of Carriage Wheels
Japanese Ecru Lacquered Natsume 棗 'Tea Caddy' with Maki-E of Carriage Wheels

Japanese Ecru Lacquered Natsume 棗 'Tea Caddy' with Maki-E of Carriage Wheels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

condition reference. Including original wooden signed and sealed tomobako (storage box). Japanese natsume

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Located in San Carlos, CA

🍵 Elevate Your Storage: Set of 3 Japanese Natsume Tea Caddies! 🍵 Enhance your storage solutions

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Lacquered Natsume 'Tea Box'
Japanese Lacquered Natsume 'Tea Box'

Japanese Lacquered Natsume 'Tea Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc
Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Plum 'UME' 1980s
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Plum 'UME' 1980s

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Plum 'UME' 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Red Boat 1980s
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Red Boat 1980s

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Red Boat 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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20th Century Japanese Silver Natsume, Tokugawa Mon
20th Century Japanese Silver Natsume, Tokugawa Mon

20th Century Japanese Silver Natsume, Tokugawa Mon

Located in Paris, FR

Very interesting tea box (Natsume) in engraved silver. It represents the Mon of the Tokugawa family

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (natsume) by Kakinoki Akira (1926-2009)
Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (natsume) by Kakinoki Akira (1926-2009)

Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (natsume) by Kakinoki Akira (1926-2009)

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Luxuriously decorated tea caddy (natsume) made by Kakinoki Akira (1926-2009). The exterior is

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (Natsume) with festive knot by Ichigo Itcho (1898-1991)
Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (Natsume) with festive knot by Ichigo Itcho (1898-1991)

Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy (Natsume) with festive knot by Ichigo Itcho (1898-1991)

Located in Berlin, Berlin

A large tea caddy (ô-natsume) made by Ichigo Itcho (1898-1991) with decor of festive ribbons that

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Black Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Natsume with River Scene by Kawabata Kinsa V
Black Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Natsume with River Scene by Kawabata Kinsa V

Black Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Natsume with River Scene by Kawabata Kinsa V

Located in Berlin, Berlin

. ō-natsume) not only a visually complex but also a haptically appealing object. Much attention is

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf, Gold

Namaste
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Cathie CrawfordNamaste, 2021

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H 36 in W 24 in

Namaste

Located in Bloomington, IL

artist on Natsume, a handmade Japanese kozo paper with gampi fibers. The paper has a beautiful natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons
Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Located in South Burlington, VT

Our last antique set of three Japanese Natsume hand carved granite stone planters and water basins

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan
Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

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H 3.54 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

Cobalt Blue Natsume From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape , granite, Taisho-Showa period

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Antique Natsume (box for matcha powder) Platycodon 1950s
Japanese Antique Natsume (box for matcha powder) Platycodon 1950s

Japanese Antique Natsume (box for matcha powder) Platycodon 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Cart Wheels, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Cart Wheels, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Cart Wheels, Showa Era, 1960's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A refined Japanese lacquer tea caddy, natsume, with a maki-e design of soaking cart wheels, Showa

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box
Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Natsume Tea Container Canister Makie (Gold Lacquer) with Original Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Natsume makie caddy container with chrysanthemum and paulownia motif. PreWar early Showa (1900

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan
Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan

Japanese Kara Nuri Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natusme, late 20th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A bold and wild vintage Japanese lacquer tea caddy, Tsugaru nuri natsume, Heisei Era, circa 1990's

Category

1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan
Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

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H 2.52 in W 2.047 in D 1.54 in

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Kinkozan miniature Natsume (tea caddy) Meiji period. The Caddy of rectangular form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

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H 2.84 in W 2.68 in D 2.68 in

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

By Saratani Tomizo

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese black lacquer natsume by Saratani Tomizõ circa 1970. The lidded tea caddy with

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons
Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Located in South Burlington, VT

Last Antique Set of Three Japan, visually attractive grouping of three large hand carved antique

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japanese Art Glass Natsume Tea Caddy By Kuniaki Kuroki Heisei Period
Japanese Art Glass Natsume Tea Caddy By Kuniaki Kuroki Heisei Period

Japanese Art Glass Natsume Tea Caddy By Kuniaki Kuroki Heisei Period

Located in Norwich, GB

Japanese art glass Natsume tea caddy by Kuniaki Kuroki (b. 1945). - Heisei Period. Circa 2000. One

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Gold Leaf

Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses
Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses

Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses

By Adrian Wong Shue

Located in Soquel, CA

paintings on Japanese natsume and Chinese rice paper, and also does drawings in pastels, charcoal, ink, and

Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Vellum, Screen

A gold-lacquer natsume with maple leaves and a stream
A gold-lacquer natsume with maple leaves and a stream

A gold-lacquer natsume with maple leaves and a stream

Located in Milano, IT

A tea caddy (natsume) in gold lacquer, decorated with a design of maple leaves and plants (momiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box
Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

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H 2.76 in Dm 2.56 in

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

By Koetsu

Located in Paris, FR

traditional design's natsume. Graceful Japanese traditional motif of bridge wtih willow tree lacquered in the

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy
Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy

Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period
Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period

Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine Japanese solid silver tea caddy or natsume, c.1890. Meiji Period. The body, finely cast in

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Natsume Tea Box
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Natsume Tea Box

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Natsume Tea Box

Located in Paris, FR

Round Natsume in nashiji lacquer decorated in togidashi with phoenix among the clouds. Japan

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featuring a design of blossoming plum bran...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depictin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

$2,500

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer form with a round body, a sm...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

$43,889Sale Price|25% Off

H 23.82 in W 24.02 in D 18.31 in

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts Kyoto, Edo period, 1670-1690 Decorated in Japanese relief lacquer work, black lacquer ground decorated...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'

$3,536

H 0.6 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above. Fundame background, furoshiki in takamaki-e with floral pattern, inside the folds of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Large Lacquer Box with Cover in Melon shape
Japanese Large Lacquer Box with Cover in Melon shape

Japanese Large Lacquer Box with Cover in Melon shape

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Large Lacquer Box with a Cover in Melon shape, depicting the melon with ivy branches, leaves, and butterflies.

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Medical Instrument Box
Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Medical Instrument Box

Rare 17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Medical Instrument Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare Japanese export lacquer medical instrument box Edo-period, 1650-1700 L. 19 x W. 6 x H. 8.5 cm This unconventionally shaped lacquer box, decorated in the pictorial-sty...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box
A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

$49,509

H 3.94 in W 21.07 in D 15.56 in

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Kyoto, circa 1680 The writing box has bevelled edges and a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), and is completely covered in black lacquer in maki-e and decorated in gold, silver and red h...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Located in Hudson, NY

With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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Japanese Natsume For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese natsume you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese natsume — often made from lacquer, wood and giltwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese natsume you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese natsume is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Natsume?

The average selling price for a Japanese natsume at 1stDibs is $1,830, while they’re typically $239 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.