Japanese Showa 36 (1962) Red Lacquer & Makie Wooden Lidded Soup / Rice Bowl

This is a Japanese gold, black and red lacquer lidded bowl. The original presentation box is dated Showa 36 (1962) and they appear to have been unused. They are in near perfect condition! It was hand turned from cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of red lacquer. On top of the red lacquer there is a makie (raised gold lacquer) design of chrysanthemum). Both lid and bowl have gold trim. Japanese lacquer is considered the finest in the world. This type of bowl was often used for soup or rice.

Having been in storage for over half a century, and looking like it was used very sparingly, this lidded bowl remains in good polish and in very good condition. There are a few minor losses to the red lacquer most notably on the rim but we'll select the best condition for you from among the set. It measures 5" in diameter by 3.25" tall (10 cm).