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Japanese Natsume

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 with a touch of elegance and functionality with our wonderful set of three hard pla...

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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 nashiji.

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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 Edo to Meiji period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer natsume, tea caddy for matcha powder, with phoenix design, Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910's, Japan.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 is made with wood.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

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 is made with wood.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An O-natsume lacquered in the nashiji style with bamboo leaves and vine tendrils
An O-natsume lacquered in the nashiji style with bamboo leaves and vine tendrils

An O-natsume lacquered in the nashiji style with bamboo leaves and vine tendrils

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant O-natsume (tea caddy) decorated with nashiji lacquer and gold maki-e, featuring bamboo leaves and graceful vine tendrils. The decoration extends seamlessly across the ent...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

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. Hallmark of European control 'swan profile' indicating a foreign work.

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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

He was awarded by the Japan Minister of International Trade and Indusry in 1964 and received many prices at the Japan National Exhibiton Nitten throughout his career.

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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 are hold together by a golden knot (noshi). The wood body is finished in polished bl...

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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

For reference works see Alistair Seton: Collecting Japanese Antiques (2004), p. 260. Dimensions: H 7.5 x D 7.4 cm.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf, Gold

Gold Lacquer Natsume with Chrysanthemum on a Fence by Okada Hyokan I '1904-1969'
Gold Lacquer Natsume with Chrysanthemum on a Fence by Okada Hyokan I '1904-1969'

Gold Lacquer Natsume with Chrysanthemum on a Fence by Okada Hyokan I '1904-1969'

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Autumn tea caddy (natsume) with a red lacquer foundation on a wooden core, sprinkled with gold powder and polished. The Classic motif of chrysantemums flowering on a bambus fence is ...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Namaste
Namaste

Cathie CrawfordNamaste, 2021

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H 36 in W 24 in

Namaste

Located in Bloomington, IL

The blocks were carved and printed by the artist on Natsume, a handmade Japanese kozo paper with gampi fibers.

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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, Meiji period 19th century.

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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 Natsume by Kinkozan.

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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 (1920's-1940's).

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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 is made with wood.

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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 Era, circa 1960's, Japan.

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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, Taisho period (1915).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Feather Design, Showa Era, c 1960's, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Feather Design, Showa Era, c 1960's, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy, Natsume, Feather Design, Showa Era, c 1960's, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant and refined Japanese lacquer tea caddy, natsume, with a design of feathers, Showa Period, mid 20th century, Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, 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, Meiji period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Mt.Fuji and Fans 1980s
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Mt.Fuji and Fans 1980s

Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Mt.Fuji and Fans 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 - 1939). Made from laquered wood with gold accents. Complete with original carrying sac...

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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, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

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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.

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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.

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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 stone planters or water basins Natsume -tea canister- shapes.

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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, England

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

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Silver Lacquer Tea Caddy 棗 'Natsume' with Autumn Leaves 椛 'Momiji'
Japanese Silver Lacquer Tea Caddy 棗 'Natsume' with Autumn Leaves 椛 'Momiji'

Japanese Silver Lacquer Tea Caddy 棗 'Natsume' with Autumn Leaves 椛 'Momiji'

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Fantastic dark silver lacquered cylindrical tea caddy (natsume) with a refined continuous silver and gold hiramaki-e (low-relief lacquer design) and takamaki-e (high-relief design) o...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses
Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses

Abstract Figurative - Stylized Goddesses

By Adrian Wong Shue

Located in Soquel, CA

Wong Shue is popularly known for his intricate paintings on Japanese natsume and Chinese rice paper, and also does drawings in pastels, charcoal, ink, and pencil, as well as woodcuts...

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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) extending along a flowing stream. On the lid, a branch laden with leaves stretches ...

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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

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

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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 Meiji Period 1868-1912, Natsume (tea caddy), the pure silver square form caddy is pre...

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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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Pair of Edo Period Japanese Natsume Tetsubachi Granite Purification Basins
Pair of Edo Period Japanese Natsume Tetsubachi Granite Purification Basins

Pair of Edo Period Japanese Natsume Tetsubachi Granite Purification Basins

Located in Woodbury, CT

This very rare pair of Japanese Natsume Tetsubachi dates to the latter half of the Edo Period (1603-1868) and are simply stunning.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Urns

Materials

Granite

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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.