A Japanese lacquer natsume [tea caddy], Edo period, late 19th century

A Japanese lacquer natsume [tea caddy]

Edo period, late 19^th century

of cylindrical form and flush-fitting cover, decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e on a red lacquer ground, with bamboo grass (sasa), black lacquer and sparse nashiji interior, red lacquer riser, silk brocade bag, fitted wood storage box 

7.3 cm., 2⅞ in. high