Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles and

Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles and fittings

The Symbolism: In Japanese folklore

and large bales of rice he stands upon (symbolizing a bountiful harvest)

The vase exhibits natural surface patina

A notable feature of this piece is the visible Kintsugi-style repair

Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles andVintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm WO574 This is a magnificent and substantial vintage Aizu nuri (Aizu Lacquerware) bowl from Fukushima Prefecture, one of Japan's most prestigious lacquer traditions. Notable for its exceptional weight and striking visual texture, this bowl is a perfect blend of high end functional craft and sculptural art. The bowl features a complex, multi layered lacquer technique. The