Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Usuki w/ Gold Maki-e Plum Blossoms Motif Chaki Haribako the Indian Buddhist monk who

the Indian Buddhist monk who brought Chan/Zen Buddhism from India to China in the 5th–6th century and became one of the most iconic figures in East Asian religious and folk culture

It is made of hand crafted cryptomeria wood with over 20 coats of Japanese special natural urushi lacquer

streaming through the bottom for a whimsical touch

This example represents a tōsei gusoku assembled in a formal style

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳)Japan

Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Usuki w/ Gold Maki-e Plum Blossoms Motif Chaki Haribako the Indian Buddhist monk whoVintage Japanese Kuro Urushi Usuki Natsume with Gold Maki e Plum Blossoms A vintage Japanese usuki (thin tea container) natsume of short, wide form, finished in deep kuro urushi (black lacquer). The exterior surface is opaque black with a smooth, glossy finish, showing no visible wood grain. The proportions emphasize width over height, giving the piece a grounded and stable presence. The exterior is decorated with restrained gold maki e depicting plum