Name: Natsume and kōgō lacquerware set
Brand: Dogou
SKU: VIN-011
Price: 210.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Lot natsume et kōgō en laque noire, pins dorés au maki-e

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Natsume and kōgō lacquerware set

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Natsume (tea caddy) / Kōgō (incense container) natsume, empress

Natsume and kōgō lacquerware set

Vintage stoneware bowl, e-Garatsu style, with iron oxide painted floral decoration

210,00€

Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard

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This lot brings together two pieces of Japanese lacquerware, a natsume (a tea caddy for the tea ceremony) and a kōgō (a small incense box), both decorated with the same motif: golden pine trees in maki-e, unfolding across the glossy black lacquer onto the lid.

The pine, or matsu in Japanese, is a classic motif in lacquerware and prints, symbolizing longevity and resilience. Here, it is rendered in gold powder applied to the damp lacquer, with enough detail to distinguish the needles and the bark of the trunk.

These two pieces form a coherent set, intended to accompany a tea or incense ceremony, and are passed down today as much as works of art as utensils.

Care: use a soft, dry cloth, without water or abrasive products, to preserve the lacquer and the maki-e gilding.

This lot brings together two pieces of Japanese lacquerware, a natsume (a tea caddy for the tea ceremony) and a kōgō (a small incense box), both decorated with the same motif: golden pine trees in maki-e, unfolding across the glossy black lacquer onto the lid.

The pine, or matsu in Japanese, is a classic motif in lacquerware and prints, symbolizing longevity and resilience. Here, it is rendered in gold powder applied to the damp lacquer, with enough detail to distinguish the needles and the bark of the trunk.

These two pieces form a coherent set, intended to accompany a tea or incense ceremony, and are passed down today as much as works of art as utensils.

Care: use a soft, dry cloth, without water or abrasive products, to preserve the lacquer and the maki-e gilding.

Lacquered wood (urushi), maki-e gold powder decoration, pine (matsu) motif. Set of 2 pieces: 1 natsume (approx. 7 to 8 cm in diameter, 6 to 7 cm in height) and 1 kōgō (approx. 5 to 6 cm in diameter). Glossy black lacquer, vintage condition with overall well-preserved shine (to be checked closely for potential micro-wear before listing).

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What does the gold pine motif on these two pieces represent?

The pine (matsu) is a classic motif in Japanese lacquer, a symbol of longevity and resilience, here worked in gold powder using maki-e.

What is each piece in the set for?

The natsume is traditionally used to keep matcha for the tea ceremony, the kōgō for incense (kōdō) or as a decorative box.

How do I look after them?

Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth only, avoiding water, prolonged humidity and direct sunlight, which dull the lacquer.

How to use it?

A natsume is a small Japanese tea container named after the jujube, whose shape it echoes. It holds matcha.
What it is for: it protects the powder from air and light and sits on the tea tray. It is also an object worth displaying.
The natsume is traditionally used to keep matcha for the tea ceremony.
The kōgō is for incense used in kōdō, or as a decorative box.
Wipe only with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, prolonged damp and direct sun, which dull the lacquer.
Idea: set it on your tea tray with the bowl and the chasen, so everything is within reach.
Good to know: always close the lid after use and keep it away from light and heat.