Nakamura Kyozo Yamanaka-nuri Natsume eggplant kogo The Japanese astrological calendar is

The Japanese astrological calendar is known as eto

The back of the brush tray has the kanji for Toyo University

It is characterized by elaborate hand-painted motifs featuring flowers

Local craftspeople have been producing bamboo tea utensils since the Muromachi period

and you are taken back in time

Nakamura Kyozo Yamanaka-nuri Natsume eggplant kogo The Japanese astrological calendar is*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a well crafted natsume made around 20 years ago by highly respected lacquerware artist Nakamura Kyozo. It is made of wood and features hand painted makie fireflies over a black lacquered base. A popular pastime during the rainy season is to go hotaru gari, which means hunting for fireflies. Fireflies inhabit small streams