Suiko Toyohira, Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy in Box

Suiko Toyohira, Japanese Lacquer Tea Caddy in Box Suiko Toyohira (Japanese, born 1936). Tea caddy, used for holding green tea (matcha), decorated with Maki-e lacquer, a technique using powdered gold or silver sprinkles on wet lacquer, forming a design, signed to underside. Accompanied by inscribed box. Approximate dimensions: Caddy 3 x 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm.) Box 4 1/2 x 4 x 4 in. (11.4 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, GA., Other notes: Accompanied by receipt form Mainichi Auction Inc., September 12, 2018.

Estimate:$1,000

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