Tea Ceremony Utensil - Echizen Maki-e Artist Sasaki Reihou - Kiku Okiage (Inner Phoenix) Natsume (Tea Caddy) - Reihou

This is believed to be from an occasion celebrating His Majesty the Emperor's 77th birthday.
Chunatsume (medium-sized tea caddy) with Kikitsuge (chrysanthemum inlay) and Hōō (phoenix) inside.
By Reihō Sasaki
Paulownia box

Note) Used a few times. While there are no clearly noticeable scratches, there may be minor scuffs from age-related storage, natural fading, or dents that were missed during inspection. Please use this item with your understanding. Please judge from the photos. As this is fundamentally an antique item, please refrain from complaints regarding minor scratches, scuffs, or dirt, other than significant defects that impede use. Also, accessories such as outer boxes and bookmarks may have dirt, writing, or stains, but these will not be specifically mentioned, so please understand. In case of discrepancies between photos and descriptions, please prioritize the photos and make your own judgment.