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Kuroda Tatsuaki, — Kuroda Tatsuaki (1904-1982), A black lacquered mother-of-pearl ‘fubuki’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」黑田辰秋 （1904 - 1982年） 昭和時期 黑漆嵌螺鈿吹雪茶罐
Kuroda Tatsuaki,

Kuroda Tatsuaki (1904-1982), A black lacquered mother-of-pearl ‘fubuki’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」黑田辰秋 （1904 - 1982年） 昭和時期 黑漆嵌螺鈿吹雪茶罐

A black lacquered tea caddy created by master craftsman Kuroda Tatsuaki during the Showa period. The piece features intricate mother-of-pearl inlay work in the 'fubuki' snow pattern style.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHADŌ – The Beauty of Japanese Tea Ceremony

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000

Lot 642

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Kuroda Tatsuaki,, Kuroda Tatsuaki (1904-1982), A black lacquered mother-of-pearl ‘fubuki’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」黑田辰秋 （1904 - 1982年） 昭和時期 黑漆嵌螺鈿吹雪茶罐

A black lacquered tea caddy created by master craftsman Kuroda Tatsuaki during the Showa period. The piece features intricate mother-of-pearl inlay work in the 'fubuki' snow pattern style.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Kuroda Tatsuaki, Mother-Of-Pearl Inlay, Lacquerware, Japan, Tea Caddy, Showa Period, Living National Treasure