This exquisite antique lacquer bowl from the Meiji era (1868–1912) is decorated with elegant makie (gold and silver powder sprinkled over wet lacquer) depicting seasonal flowers and foliage.
* Due to ageing, the bowl and lid have become slightly warped, giving them an oval shape.
* The diameter of the lid’s knob varies depending on the bowl.
* Only 1 left - Option B
* Price is for 1
W 11.7 - 12 cm x H 8.7 cm (H 5.9cm without lid) / 90 - 100g
Hold about 125ml
Good antique condition ★★★☆☆
* Option B has a crack on the underside of the base, but it does not leak.
*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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