Natsume, tea powder box, Japan, Meiji-Taisho period Wooden and lacquered kodaiji maki-e with hiramaki-e decoration of mon symbolizing the imperial family. The kiku mon (chrysanthemum shape) with sixteen petals and the kiri mon (paulownia flower shape). In a protective kiri box inscribed on the side: 高台寺蒔絵 大棗 塗師宗哲 - Kôdaijimakie Ô natsume nurishi Sôtetsu - "Great natsume in kôdaiji makie by the lacquerer Sôtetsu," followed by a seal. Inside the lid the inscription: 宗哲作 高台寺蒔絵 大棗 宗哲 大棗 - Sôtetsu Saku Kôdaijimakie Ô natsume - "Great natsume in kôdaiji makie made by Sôtetsu". Drypoint mark and kao in red lacquer. Height : 6,9 cm Private collection in Paris - lots from 78 to 127, 219 and 220