Graceful Curves and a Lustrous Finish – A Tea Box Crafted with the Traditional “Magewa” Technique
An exquisite piece of Japanese lacquerware that enriches both daily life and interior spaces.
Crafted by renowned artisan Isaburo Kado from Ishikawa, this tea caddy features the traditional Japanese "magewappa" (bentwood) technique and a sleek urushi lacquer finish. The dual-lid structure ensures excellent airtightness, making it ideal for storing tea or small treasures.
As an artful object for display in both Japanese and Western interiors
Its refined, curved form and deep black gloss allow it to blend effortlessly into both traditional Japanese rooms and Western interiors. More than just a functional item, it also serves as a decorative piece—beautifully displayed in alcoves (tokonoma) or on furniture, as shown in the photos.
Presented in a paulownia box — the lid inscribed with the title, the reverse bearing Isaburo’s signature and seal.
It is housed in a paulownia box, with the inscription “Magewachabako” on the front of the lid and the signature “Isaburo” and his seal on the back.
Comes with the original wooden storage box (tomobako)
Material: Wood with lacquer finish
Diameter 27cm × 15cm, Height 15cm
About the Artist
Isaburo KADO
1940 - 2005
Born in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1940, KADO apprenticed himself at the age of 15 to Tetsushiro Hashimoto, a master of chinkin (a technique of carving fine lines in lacquer and applying gold to them). 1962, after completing his training, KADO began to produce lacquer panels and painting-like works using the chinkin technique. 24, he was selected for the Nitten exhibition for the first time and was selected 17 times, and in his 30s In his thirties, he was awarded a special prize at the Nitten. In 1982, KADO withdrew from all public exhibitions and held his first solo exhibition of only bowls.
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