Item Description: This is a beautiful set of four tea caddies (棗, "natsume") created by the esteemed artist Nakamura Kosai (中村湖彩). The collection is titled "Shiki" (四季), representing the four seasons, with each tea caddy featuring elegant and intricate designs showcasing seasonal motifs. The pieces are crafted using traditional lacquerware techniques, with golden and green hues dominating the design. Each caddy is adorned with delicate patterns of flowers, clouds, and nature scenes, meticulously hand-painted in fine detail. This set comes with a wooden box for storage, complete with inscriptions and tied with a yellow cord. This elegant tea set is ideal for tea ceremony enthusiasts and collectors of fine Japanese lacquerware. Size: Width: 7.5 cm Depth: 7.5 cm Height: 7 cm Total Weight: 682 g Artist Profile: Nakamura Kosai (中村湖彩) is a renowned Japanese lacquerware artist, known for his mastery of traditional techniques and delicate designs. He has dedicated his career to creating stunning works of art, often inspired by nature and Japanese cultural motifs. His works are highly sought after by collectors and tea ceremony aficionados, and they reflect the essence of Japanese artistry and craftsmanship. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.