Bowl (6) - lacquered wood

Vintage Japanese 6-Piece Set in Red Lacquered Wood – Hand-Painted Gold Floral Design – Large Salad Bowl and 5 Small Bowls – Shōwa Period

Beautiful traditional Japanese set in deep red lacquered wood, consisting of one large salad bowl and five matching small bowls.

Each piece is adorned with an elegant gold floral design, entirely hand-painted, depicting a stylized flower accompanied by leaves and slender intertwined stems.

The center of each flower features a small element with beautiful blue, green, and purple iridescent reflections, reminiscent of a mother-of-pearl inlay.

The glossy red lacquer reveals delicate concentric lines, while the undulating, petal-shaped carved rims add a particularly refined touch.

Estimated period: second half of the Shōwa period, probably the 1960s–1980s.

Contents and dimensions:
- 1 large salad bowl: 20 × 20 × 7 cm
- 5 small bowls: 13.5 × 13.5 × 1.5 cm each

Material: lacquered wood.

Decoration: hand-painted gold floral motifs, with central elements featuring mother-of-pearl-like reflections.

Origin: Japan.

Condition: never used, in very good condition.

This set showcases the refinement of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. It can be used to serve Japanese confections and sweets or as a decorative object.

A beautiful matching six-piece set, particularly appealing to admirers of Japanese lacquerware and traditional tableware.