Features
◆ Specifications
Height with lid: 9 cm
Rim diameter: 12.3 cm
Width: 13 cm
Lacquer over a wooden core:
This lidded bowl is made with a lacquered wooden core. Pieces with a wooden core are light yet strong, and the outer surface is covered with several coats of lacquer, which is both attractive and protects against moisture — a technique commonly used in traditional Japanese wares. The lacquered surface is smooth and finely finished, showing the maker's skill.
Maki-e technique:
The surface of the bowl is decorated with maki-e, a refined technique in which gold or silver powder is mixed with lacquer and painted onto the lacquerware, showing the high level of traditional Japanese lacquer craft. Gold floral patterns spread elegantly across the body, making the bowl both practical and of artistic value.
Both practical and beautiful:
The lidded bowl is suitable for everyday use as tea or tableware, and can equally be displayed in the home to add an Eastern note to the interior. It is both useful and attractive, and can play a part in the tea ceremony or in a traditional table setting.
Suitable for collecting:
With its fine handwork and good condition, this maki-e lidded bowl on a lacquered wooden core has considerable collecting value. For collectors who enjoy Japanese antiques and the culture of lacquerware, it is a classic piece not easily found.