Refined antique owan bowl finished in deep black urushi lacquer, crafted in the Wajima-nuri tradition.
This piece embodies the delicate beauty and durability for which Wajima lacquerware is renowned.
Its slightly rounded silhouette and elegant proportions reflect the high level of craftsmanship from Ishikawa Prefecture.
* Only 2 left (Option B, D)
* Price is for 1
W 11.7 cm x H 8.5 cm (H 5.6cm without lid) / 105-120g
Hold about 140ml
Very good antique condition ★★★★☆
+ Options B, C, D have very small damages.
*NO microwave, NO dishwasher.
Please keep it away from direct sunlight.
Wajima-nuri is a lacquer ware made in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
It is characterized by its unparalleled care and attention to detail in the lacquering process, which involves more than 20 processes and a total of 75-124 times of careful manual labor before it is completed.
Although it is a labor-intensive and costly process, Wajima-nuri is characterized by the fact that the technique has been preserved without placing emphasis on inexpensive production.
In 1975, Wajima-nuri was designated as a traditional craft by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
and in 1977, it was designated as an important intangible cultural asset.
All our owan bowls are authentic.
Unlike modern lacquerware made from plastic or synthetic coatings, our pieces are crafted from natural wood and genuine urushi lacquer, using traditional manual techniques.
Tip: Real wood floats — plastic sinks.
