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Zohiko Zuiun rectangular Japanese bamboo lacquered plate in deep red with gold leaf geometric décor, with black reverse and tomobako, dating from 1980–1990 and measuring 23 × 16.5 × 3 cm.
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Zohiko象彦 – “Zuiun” 瑞雲 – Japanese lacquered red bamboo plateau with gold leaf and tomobako – Japan
Description
Elegant Japanese plate “Zuiun” (瑞雲) from the Zohiko house (象彦), a renowned Kyoto lacquerware house.
This rectangular plateau with slightly curved edges is made from bamboo with a deep red lacquer finish. It features an elegant abstract geometric design in gold leaf, creating a beautiful contrast with the glossy red of the plateau.
The reverse is black and bears the red Zohiko seal.
The piece is accompanied by its tomobako (original wooden box), bearing the Japanese inscriptions 「瑞雲」 (Zuiun) and 「平安 象彦」 (Heian Zohiko) as well as a red seal.
The term Zuiun (瑞雲) literally means “auspicious clouds” and traditionally evokes a good omen in Japanese culture.
Plateau dimensions:
23 × 16.5 × 3 cm
Tomobako dimensions:
26.8 × 18.8 × 4 cm
Materials: bamboo, lacquer finish, gold leaf decorative
House: Zohiko (象彦)
Model / design: Zuiun (瑞雲)
Origin: Japan
Original tomobako included
Condition: very good overall. Slight signs of age and use may be present. Please carefully examine the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Beautiful piece of Japanese craftsmanship, both decorative and functional, especially interesting for lovers of Japanese lacquer (urushi) and traditional Kyoto objects.
Zohiko象彦 – “Zuiun” 瑞雲 – Japanese lacquered red bamboo plateau with gold leaf and tomobako – Japan
Description
Elegant Japanese plate “Zuiun” (瑞雲) from the Zohiko house (象彦), a renowned Kyoto lacquerware house.
This rectangular plateau with slightly curved edges is made from bamboo with a deep red lacquer finish. It features an elegant abstract geometric design in gold leaf, creating a beautiful contrast with the glossy red of the plateau.
The reverse is black and bears the red Zohiko seal.
The piece is accompanied by its tomobako (original wooden box), bearing the Japanese inscriptions 「瑞雲」 (Zuiun) and 「平安 象彦」 (Heian Zohiko) as well as a red seal.
The term Zuiun (瑞雲) literally means “auspicious clouds” and traditionally evokes a good omen in Japanese culture.
Plateau dimensions:
23 × 16.5 × 3 cm
Tomobako dimensions:
26.8 × 18.8 × 4 cm
Materials: bamboo, lacquer finish, gold leaf decorative
House: Zohiko (象彦)
Model / design: Zuiun (瑞雲)
Origin: Japan
Original tomobako included
Condition: very good overall. Slight signs of age and use may be present. Please carefully examine the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Beautiful piece of Japanese craftsmanship, both decorative and functional, especially interesting for lovers of Japanese lacquer (urushi) and traditional Kyoto objects.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Gold, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
16.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
