ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (C.1880) LACQUER WOODEN LIDDED SOUP / RICE BOWL MAKIE

Description

This is an antique (c. 1880) Meiji era Japanese lidded lacquer soup / rice bowl.  It is all hand turned cryptomeria wood with over 20 thin coats of Japanese urushi dark brown lacquer exterior and red lacquer interior with makie (raised gold) art work in the form of a farm house with plum blossoms and a bird and plum blossoms.  The lid fits nicely on the bowl.
Having been in storage for over a century, with exception to very minor signs of past use
this lidded bowl
remains in good polish and in
fine
condition
. It measures 4 1/2" in diameter by 3 1/2" tall (11.5 x 9 cm).
You'll love it,
I guarantee it
.........If you purchase these items and are not completely delighted with them, you may return them for a no questions asked refund within 30 days
of receipt.
Sailerking
and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from no
rmal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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