Wajima-Nuri - Box - Lacquerware,Makie - Wajima-nuri Lacquerware

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One item: a Wajima-nuri lacquerware box from Japan in as-new condition, featuring Makie, hand-painted bird among plum blossoms, multi-layer urushi lacquer over wood, dimensions 13.5 × 19.5 × 7.5 cm, dating to the 1970s–1990s, with original certification paper.

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Exquisitely crafted using the prestigious Wajima-nuri (輪島塗) technique, this lacquerware box features a delicate hand-painted bird resting among ume (plum) blossoms, symbolizing beauty and hope.

Features:
• Authentic Wajima-nuri, one of Japan’s most revered lacquer traditions
• Multi-layer urushi lacquer applied over a wooden base for durability and depth
• Elegant, hand-painted motif with a lustrous deep-gloss finish
• Comes with original certification paper (as pictured)

Dimensions: approx. 13.5 × 19.5 × 7.5 cm (5.31 × 7.68 × 2.95 in)

Condition:
Brand new / unused. No cracks or repairs.

Shipping:
Tracked shipping included for safe delivery.

This piece exemplifies high-grade traditional Japanese craftsmanship and is highly sought after by collectors. Pieces of this quality are becoming increasingly rare.

Exquisitely crafted using the prestigious Wajima-nuri (輪島塗) technique, this lacquerware box features a delicate hand-painted bird resting among ume (plum) blossoms, symbolizing beauty and hope.

Features:
• Authentic Wajima-nuri, one of Japan’s most revered lacquer traditions
• Multi-layer urushi lacquer applied over a wooden base for durability and depth
• Elegant, hand-painted motif with a lustrous deep-gloss finish
• Comes with original certification paper (as pictured)

Dimensions: approx. 13.5 × 19.5 × 7.5 cm (5.31 × 7.68 × 2.95 in)

Condition:
Brand new / unused. No cracks or repairs.

Shipping:
Tracked shipping included for safe delivery.

This piece exemplifies high-grade traditional Japanese craftsmanship and is highly sought after by collectors. Pieces of this quality are becoming increasingly rare.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer/ Brand
Wajima-Nuri
Material
Lacquerware,Makie
Style
Antique
Condition
As new - unused
Height
2.95 in
Width
7.68 in
Depth
5.31 in
Estimated Period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
JapanVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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