Vintage Japanese lidded owan bowl finished in classic urushi lacquer.
This piece features a gentle, rounded form and a calm sheen, embodying the modest elegance typical of Japanese tableware. The fitted lid enhances its utility while adding to its refined presence.
Ideal for miso soup, clear broth, or as a collector’s piece highlighting traditional craftsmanship.
* 8 in stock
* Price is for 1
W 12 cm x H 7.9 cm (H 5.6cm without lid) / 110-115g
Hold about 120ml
Good condition ★★★☆☆
* The center of the lid has some rough surface, but overall, these have been kept in very beautiful condition.
*NO microwave, NO dishwasher.
Please keep it away from direct sunlight.
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All OWAN BOWLS WE OFFER are genuine, heirloom-grade Japanese lacquerware.
They are made from natural wood, finished with 100% natural Urushi lacquer, and crafted entirely by hand in Japan, following traditional methods. (Plastic sinks in water — real wood floats)
Especially with antique lacquerware, the refinement of craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of form are truly exceptional — qualities that cannot be replicated by modern industrial substitutes.
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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.