This exquisite piece features a Takara-zukushi (treasure motif) maki-e design, creating an auspicious and elegant atmosphere. The maki-e is finished with the refined craftsmanship characteristic of Kinza, emphasizing its dignity. The base is made of pine wood with a Tame-nuri (puddle-lacquer) finish, and the deep, dark brown luster enhances the gold of the Takara-zukushi maki-e. The Tame-nuri finish is also appealing because its luster increases with use, deepening its flavor over time. It can be used year-round as a dry confectionery tray, regardless of the season. The bottom is inscribed with "Kinza Zo" (made by Kinza) - see photos ④-⑤. The accompanying box has the inscription "Takara-no-e Matsu Tame Seikai Bon Urushi-sho Kinza" (Treasure Design Pine Tame Seikai Tray, Lacquer Craftsman Kinza) on the lid - see photo ⑮. It is wrapped in pristine paper depicting pine needles - see photo ⑮. There are slight scratches on the bottom due to age and use - see photo ⑭. There are no cracks, repairs, or distortions. *Seikai Bon (Seikai Tray)... A type of dry confectionery container. It is named after the shape of the tray's edge, which resembles the side of a ship. They are made of materials such as Sabachi (pewter), Nanryo (silver), and lacquerware. With original box. Diameter: 23.6 cm, Height: 2.2 cm ▢ 5th Kinza Kawabata Taisho 4 (1925) - Heisei 11 (1999) Lacquer art. Real name: Mitsuyoshi Kawabata. Born in Nara Prefecture. In 1928, at the age of 12, he became a disciple of the 4th Kinza Kawabata, and was adopted in 1941. Fascinated by the profound world of tea ceremony utensils, he devoted himself to the production of tea utensils from around 1960. In 1963, he succeeded the name of the 5th Kinza Kawabata. While preserving traditional designs and techniques, he also incorporated new techniques such as the use of mother-of-pearl, raden, and lead, in the style of the Rinpa school, and worked faithfully. He also created many items favored by various tea ceremony masters. 【References】 Tea Ceremony Encyclopedia, Tankosha Directory of Famous Tea Utensil Artists, Tankosha "Urushi Kogei Kinza Kawabata" website (web) #Why not have your own tea utensils? #TeaUtensils #DryConfectioneryContainer #DryConfectioneryTray #SeikaiBon #LacquerArtist #LacquerArt #Lyrics #TeaCeremony #TeaCeremony #Lacquer #TeaUtensils #FavoriteItems #AntiqueArt #TeaRoom #TeaParty #KinzaKawabata #Kyoto #Osaka #Tea #Beauty #Art