Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Usuki w/ Gold Maki-e Plum Blossoms Motif Chaki Haribako the Indian Buddhist monk who

the Indian Buddhist monk who brought Chan/Zen Buddhism from India to China in the 5th–6th century and became one of the most iconic figures in East Asian religious and folk culture

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳)Japan

and a sash of peaches and coins representing long life and prosperity

This is a set of four vintage Japanese tea cups

75" wide by 30'' tall (24" w/o base) by 20

Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Usuki w/ Gold Maki-e Plum Blossoms Motif Chaki Haribako the Indian Buddhist monk whoVintage Japanese Kuro Urushi Usuki Natsume with Gold Maki e Plum Blossoms A vintage Japanese usuki (thin tea container) natsume of short, wide form, finished in deep kuro urushi (black lacquer). The exterior surface is opaque black with a smooth, glossy finish, showing no visible wood grain. The proportions emphasize width over height, giving the piece a grounded and stable presence. The exterior is decorated with restrained gold maki e depicting plum