Jujube tea caddy, decorated with 15 red-crowned cranes and pine-eating cranes holding pine needles, in Maki-e lacquerware. Unused item.

Natsume (Jujube) Tea Caddy, Traditional Craft, 15 Red-Crested Red-Crowned Cranes, Black Lacquer, with Matsukui-tsuru (Pine-Eating Crane) Maki-e (Gold Lacquer) Design, Unused, with Wooden Box
Dimensions are approximate, measured by an amateur.
Body Diameter: Approx. 65mm, Height: Approx. 60mm, Lid/Body Joint Diameter: Approx. 60mm
As noted on the inside of the wooden box lid, this item was a gift from an acquaintance in Osaka to my father in September 1945 and is unused.
The maki-e cranes are intricately depicted with 9 cranes on the lid and 6 cranes on the body, totaling 15 small cranes.
The Matsukui-tsuru maki-e design combines cranes, symbolizing longevity, with pine, symbolizing eternal youth and longevity, making it a very auspicious pattern.
The rim around the lid/body joint is finished with gold maki-e.
I have viewed various Matsukui-tsuru maki-e works online, and a distinctive feature of this piece is the large number of red-crested red-crowned cranes, which are not commonly seen in other works.
Cranes with red heads are considered auspicious items.
Although the author's name is not written on the box, I believe this is a rare piece.
Based on the color scheme of the lacquerware, it is likely Wajima-nuri.
This item has been stored at home for a long time, so please judge its condition based on the images.
The colors may appear different in the images due to light reflection.
Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfect condition or are sensitive to minor imperfections.

Recycled packaging materials may be used for shipping.