The traditional craftwork pieces by Master Hiroshi Ozeki, a highly-awarded traditional craftsman, created using the chinkin (gold inlay) technique, are valuable items, with a "natsume" (tea caddy) currently selling for 198,000 yen at a lacquerware store (photo 13). Featured in a special article by Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, the currently popular "Kawatsura Lacquerware" is also highlighted. This luxurious piece, with its black lacquer and the chinkin technique, features a golden bamboo design. Bamboo, being evergreen and fast-growing, has been revered since ancient times as a symbol of "vigorous vitality." Its form, reaching straight towards the sky, strongly evokes a sense of life force. Along with the bamboo, it is also believed to ward off evil, and is often used in Shinto rituals. Lacquerware is excellent for preservation, allowing you to keep important documents and precious memories for a long time. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ From the website of "Japanese Traditional Craftsmen" Kawatsura Lacquerware Hiroshi Ozeki 《Art Name: Kodo》 Certified Department: Decorative Department Years of Service: Working in the current profession since 1954 Certification Year: 2000 Specialty Technique: Chinkin in general. His style is powerful, with a clear and glossy shine of gold leaf. Main Products: Document boxes, plates, tea chests, bowls Awards: Akita Prefectural Governor's Award, Akita Prefectural Industrial Testing Center Award at the Kawatsura Lacquerware General Exhibition Encouragement Prize, Craft "Chinkin Kikuka no Utage" at the 57th Akita Prefectural Art Exhibition Special Prize, Craft "Butterfly" at the 58th Akita Prefectural Art Exhibition Numerous other awards ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Recently, he received an award for the line pattern (chinkin) at the 51st Kawatsura Lacquerware General Exhibition Special Exhibition in 2021. ◆Size Width (approx.) 23 cm Length (approx.) 29 cm Height (approx.) 5 cm (with lid closed) Material Thickness (approx.) 5 mm ◆ Coating/Material/Specifications Genuine lacquer coating Natural wood Bamboo chinkin finish, snap-on lid type ◆Condition◆ "Small scratches present (photo 10)" *Although it is an unused item, please understand that there may be minor conditions due to long-term storage before purchasing. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect new item. Document box, letter box, postcard holder, lacquer box, treasure box Tool box, hand box, Japanese miscellaneous goods, document case, office supplies Desk, Wajima lacquerware, artist's work, Niigata lacquerware, Kawatsura lacquerware Hida Shunkei, Ryukyu lacquerware, Kishu lacquerware, Kiso lacquerware, Takaoka lacquerware Yamanaka lacquerware, Murakami wood carving tsuishu, Naruko lacquerware, Tsugaru lacquerware, Jofuji ground coating Aizu lacquerware, Odawara lacquerware, Kamakura carving, Hidehira lacquerware, Kanazawa lacquerware Wajima lacquerware, Echizen lacquerware, Wakasa lacquerware, Kyo lacquerware, Ouchi lacquerware, Kagawa lacquerware Tea ceremony utensils, incense utensils, suzuri box, calligraphy