{"product_id":"bol-japonais-ancien-en-laque-urushi-noire-rouge-wajima-nuri-maki-e-paulownia","title":"Vintage Japanese Black Urushi Lacquer Bowl – Wajima-nuri, Gold Maki-e and Red Lacquer – Paulownia Motifs","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"18\" data-section-id=\"d12sbf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Wajima 輪島 region, Ishikawa Prefecture, discovered in Nagasaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa period, second half of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"224\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood lacquered with natural urushi 漆, glossy black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese bowl with lid 蓋付き椀, also called \u003cem data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"349\"\u003efuta-tsuki wan\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eExterior decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese paulownia kiri 桐 motifs, leaves and flowers in red and gold, accompanied by red arabesques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"522\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eDecorative technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold maki-e 蒔絵 and red lacquer decoration, applied over black lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eInterior decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sober interior in deep black lacquer, without decoration, highlighting the brilliance of the urushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e~ 12.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eHeight without lid: \u003c\/strong\u003e~ 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eHeight with lid: \u003c\/strong\u003e~ 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e~ 145g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage — Excellent overall condition. The black lacquer is shiny and well preserved. The red and gold decoration has a beautiful luster. No notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1079\" data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eThis superb Japanese bowl with lid is a traditional urushi lacquerware piece, from \u003cstrong\u003eWajima\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's most \u003cstrong\u003eprestigious\u003c\/strong\u003e centers for the production of high-end lacquer \u003cstrong\u003e輪島塗, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWajima-nuri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eWajima lacquer is particularly prized for its depth, durability, and understated elegance. Made by successive applications of natural urushi, it gives objects a smooth, shiny, and durable surface, capable of lasting for decades with intact beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eThe decoration combines deep black with motifs of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese paulownia, kiri 桐,\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gold motifs are in \u003cstrong\u003emaki-e 蒔絵,\u003c\/strong\u003e a traditional technique consisting of sprinkling fine metallic powder onto fresh urushi. The paulownia is a noble and prestigious plant motif, associated with authority, high distinctions, and great emblems of power in Japan. The red arabesques add movement to the whole. They are reminiscent of the plant volutes \u003cstrong\u003ekarakusa \u003c\/strong\u003e唐草, often used in Japanese art to suggest growth, continuity, and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eThe entirely black interior highlights the purity of the form. This type of bowl can be used to present miso soup, clear broth, a delicate dish, or a small Japanese preparation. It can also be displayed as a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2659\" data-section-id=\"1fbe5xj\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧽 Care tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eWash by hand in warm water with a soft sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eWipe immediately with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eDo not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eDo not expose to direct sunlight or a heat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eDo not use in the dishwasher or microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eAvoid very acidic or very fatty foods for long periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2687\"\u003eHandle the lid with care to preserve the lacquer and decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3091\" data-section-id=\"b8p4oq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3222\" data-start=\"3122\"\u003eThis Wajima lacquer bowl is superb, particularly meticulously crafted with a high level of finish. This is clearly a refined piece. We love its powerful contrast between the deep black, the golden motifs, and the red arabesques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquers, porcelains and more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003eAlso discover our \"Tableware\" collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where other lacquers, as well as porcelains and ceramics, perpetuate the elegance and delicacy of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53586631065939,"sku":"TL07","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/bol-japonais-laque-wajima-nuri-motif-kiri-dore.jpg?v=1777275656","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-japonais-ancien-en-laque-urushi-noire-rouge-wajima-nuri-maki-e-paulownia","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}