There are a few scratches. This is by the 14th generation Nara Yoshi, whose real name was Tatsuo Matsuda. He passed away quite a while ago. Although he had a workshop in Kyoto, he doesn't seem to be very well-known. Perhaps this is because he worked as a craftsman rather than a master artisan. It seems he didn't have any apprentices either. The method appears to be "Ikkanbari," where Japanese paper is applied to a bamboo basket and then hardened with lacquer or persimmon tannin. It is said that he always wrote his own signature on his works. Although it's just a simple basket for practical use, not a work of art, it's no longer being made. You can sense his honest character. I think these works deserve more recognition. Please use it for tea ceremonies, etc. This item will be shipped via Yu-Packet Post with simple packaging. #Retro #AntiqueTools #Antique #TeaUtensils