Spring symphony: Plum Blossoms & a Nightingale in Singing in Harmony

In traditional Japanese design compositions, plum blossoms and nightingales are often depicted together.

In Japan, plum blossoms bloom in early spring, symbolizing the arrival of spring, hope, courage, and artistic beauty.

On the other hand, nightingales play an important role in Japanese classical literature and poetry, with their songs heralding the arrival of spring and expressing the seasonal changes along with plum blossoms.

Plum blossoms and nightingales are regarded as an iconic combination that celebrates the beauty and vitality of spring. They are also treated as important motifs for expressing beautiful landscapes and seasonal sensations.

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Destination	Shipping Method	Cost	Estimated Delivery Time
Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia	Expedited Shipment via EMS	$-	5 to 7 Days
Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia	Standard Air Shipment (w/ Tracking) via Japan Post	$-	about 2 weeks (or more)

Destination	Shipping Method	Cost	Estimated Delivery Time
Taiwan, South Korea, China	Expedited Shipment via EMS	$-	3 to 5 Days
Taiwan, South Korea, China	Standard Air Shipment (w/ Tracking) via Japan Post	$-	about 10 days (or more)

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We recommend using FedEx or EMS for shipping from our store.
Please note that Standard Air shipment: may have restrictions depending on the destination country and may take several weeks for delivery (especially during holiday seasons).
For additional natsume beyond the first one: There is an additional fee of $3 per natsume. (Please note that the exact fee may vary based on the total weight of the package)
When Free shipping fixed-price and auction item together: The shipping fee will be waived.

Shipping Information

If your country is not listed:

Please contact us in advance, and we will respond within 24 hours on business days.

We recommend using FedEx or EMS for shipping from our store.

Please note that Standard Air shipment:

may have restrictions depending on the destination country and may take several weeks for delivery (especially during holiday seasons).

For additional natsume beyond the first one:

There is an additional fee of $3 per natsume. (Please note that the exact fee may vary based on the total weight of the package)

When Free shipping fixed-price and auction item together:

The shipping fee will be waived.

Description

This is in an Excellent (seems Unused) condition with signed wooden box.

This piece of measures: 2.598 inched (6.6 cm) in diameter. 2.795 inched (7.1 cm) in height.

Weight: 90 g
Including signed wooden box: 141 g

The base material is Wood.

Title: *Tame-nuri Plum (Blossom) and Nightingale maki-e Chu-Natsume

溜塗梅に鶯蒔絵中棗

by Shōhou (松峰) / Nakade Shōhou (中出松峰)

A natsume is coated with *Tame-nuri, giving it a shiny appearance.

*Tame-nuri is a lacquering technique that uses a coloured-lacquer undercoating and a transparent-lacquer topcoat.

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Spring symphony: Plum Blossoms & a Nightingale in Singing in Harmony

This piece of measures: 2.598 inched (6.6 cm) in diameter. 2.795 inched (7.1 cm) in height.

Weight: 90 gIncluding signed wooden box: 141 g

The base material is Wood.

Weight: 90 g
Including signed wooden box: 141 g