{"product_id":"sanko-nakanatsume-sun-moon-stars-by-juho-kobayashi-black-lacquer-chaki","title":"Sanko Nakanatsume – Sun, Moon \u0026 Stars by Juho Kobayashi – Black Lacquer Chaki","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSanko Nakanatsume – Sun, Moon \u0026amp; Stars by Juho Kobayashi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined Nakanatsume (中棗) by Japanese lacquer artist Juho Kobayashi (小林寿峰), featuring the traditional Sanko (三光), or “Three Lights,” motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanko refers to the three celestial lights of the sun, moon, and stars. Together, these timeless elements create a poetic composition that transcends a single season, making this chaki both meaningful and highly versatile for the tea room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep black finish provides an elegant background for the Sanko design, allowing the celestial imagery to stand out with quiet sophistication. Unlike strongly seasonal floral motifs, the sun, moon, and stars can be appreciated throughout the year and coordinated with a wide variety of chawan and other tea utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKiri-Awase-Guchi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important feature of this natsume is its Kiri-Awase-Guchi (切合口) construction. The lid and body are carefully formed to meet with exceptional precision, creating a clean and harmonious transition between the two sections. This precise fit reflects the skilled woodturning and finishing required in the creation of fine lacquer tea utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakanatsume (中棗) is a classic, well-balanced form of chaki used to hold matcha for the preparation of usucha (thin tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Juho Kobayashi, this piece combines restrained black lacquer, precise craftsmanship, and the poetic Sanko motif. Its timeless design makes it an excellent choice for a chakai, year-round Chanoyu, or a collection of finely crafted Japanese lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Juho Kobayashi (小林寿峰)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName: Sanko (三光) – “Three Lights”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Nakanatsume (中棗)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 2.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotif: Sun, Moon \u0026amp; Stars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Kiri-Awase-Guchi (切合口)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaki \/ Matcha Tea Caddy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Usucha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeason: All Season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamanaka Lacquerware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46590185537732,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/53_ea28b07a-e4b0-484f-8753-7c1f6b3dec9a.jpg?v=1787955747","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/sanko-nakanatsume-sun-moon-stars-by-juho-kobayashi-black-lacquer-chaki","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}