Item Description A set of 4 lacquerware and textile items, centred around Aizu-nuri lacquerware from Aizu-Wakamatsu (Fukushima Prefecture). 1. Vintage black lacquer Aizu-nuri jewellery box. The glossy black lacquered lid is decorated with flowering branches in gold and cream, with a red seal mark. The inside of the lid features a mirror, and the interior is lined with dark navy fabric. 2. Meiji-period Aizu-nuri lidded box, believed to have been used as a confectionery vessel. It is decorated with a coastal scene depicting Mount Fuji and a sailing ship. Removed from the storehouse of an old established family, this is a rare example of Aizu-nuri from an early period. 3. Purple floral-patterned obi. 4. Set of 3 soup bowls with a rabbit motif. Dimensions Jewellery box: Height 5.5 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 8 cm Meiji-period lidded box: Height 11.5 cm, Width 24 cm, Depth 24 cm Obi: Length 308 cm, Width 31 cm Weight Jewellery box: 389 g Condition The jewellery box has a glossy lacquer finish, and no significant damage is visible in the photographs. The obi has staining as shown in the photographs. The Meiji-period lidded box and other items are either antique or previously used, and may show age-appropriate signs of wear. Please review all photographs carefully. Additional Information Origin: Japan, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. Materials: Lacquer for Aizu-nuri items; woven textile for the obi. Age: The lidded box dates from the Meiji period (1868–1912). Other items are vintage or earlier. Provenance: Retrieved from the storehouse of an old established family in Aizu-Wakamatsu (lidded box). NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.