{"product_id":"bol-laque-wajima-noir-makie-hagi-papillon","title":"Antique Japanese Urushi Black Lacquer Bowl – Wajima-nuri, Gold Maki-e Hagi and Butterfly Motifs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📋 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Wajima region (Ishikawa prefecture), found in Nagasaki prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Period, mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood lacquered with natural urushi 漆, deep black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagi 萩 (Japanese clover \/ lespedeza) motif made with gold maki-e 蒔絵, hand-applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Decoration (lid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies 蝶 (chō) in finely executed gold maki-e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: ~12.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight with lid: ~7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight without lid: ~5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique — Very good condition. The black lacquer is smooth and shiny, with no chips or scratches. Maki-e decoration is crisp and very well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique Japanese lidded bowl is a piece of traditional urushi lacquerware from Wajima, one of Japan's most renowned centers for high-quality lacquer production 輪島塗 (Wajima-nuri).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWajima lacquer is famous for its exceptional durability and the incomparable depth of its black, achieved through multiple layers of natural urushi carefully applied and polished. This demanding technique gives the pieces a resistance and shine that endure for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gold maki-e decoration was hand-applied, using the traditional method of sprinkling gold powder onto the still-wet lacquer. The hagi (萩) motif, an emblematic plant of Japanese autumn, belongs to the classic theme of seasonal grasses (秋草 akikusa). A symbol of gentleness and discreet elegance, it is very present in traditional decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the lid, two butterflies (蝶 chō) in gold maki-e. Their presence creates a delicate contrast with the depth of the urushi black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧽 Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water with a soft sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe immediately with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not expose to sunlight or a heat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in dishwasher or microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid highly acidic foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Why we love this bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true Wajima lacquerware piece, with delicately hand-crafted maki-e.\u003cbr\u003eAn antique bowl that combines strength, elegance, and poetry — perfect for miso soup… or simply for the pleasure of admiring a beautiful Japanese antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"collection tableware at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso discover our \"Tableware\" collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where other lacquerware, as well as porcelain and ceramics, perpetuate the elegance and delicacy of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53154282438995,"sku":"TL30","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/wan-urushi-wajima-nuri-antiquite-showa-bol-traditionnel.jpg?v=1772532215","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/bol-laque-wajima-noir-makie-hagi-papillon","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}