【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This exquisite 20th-century Natsume Tea Caddy, crafted by the respected Kyoto artist Rosei, features a stunning Paulownia and Bamboo Makie design on a black lacquered surface. The elegant decoration combines paulownia leaves and bamboo, each symbolizing nobility and resilience respectively. Significantly, this piece holds historical value as it bears the authentication of the thirteenth Urasenke Grand Master, Sokuchusai (1901-1979), renowned for his contributions to the revival and development of the tea ceremony during Japan's turbulent 20th century. The artist's signature and the Grand Master's seal inside the lid and on the wooden box serve as critical proofs of its authenticity and lineage within the Urasenke tradition, making this Natsume an extremely rare and valuable collectible. Please review the photos for detailed condition. Dimensions: approx. H 6.3 cm W 6.8 cm D 6.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding! #summersale