This refined Japanese lacquer flower vase by Shoji Fujiwara (藤原昭二) is decorated using the traditional kinma (蒟醤) technique. Against the deep glossy black lacquer surface, finely incised vermilion-red patterns form an intricate band of stylized floral and foliate motifs, framed by delicate geometric borders. The tall, gently tapering form gives the vase a particularly elegant silhouette, while the contrast between black and red emphasizes the precision and rhythmic quality of the decoration. The piece is fitted with a removable metal inner container, allowing it to be used practically for flower arrangements while protecting the lacquer body. Kinma is a highly distinctive decorative lacquer technique associated especially with Japanese lacquer traditions in Kagawa, requiring careful incision and the filling of engraved lines with contrasting colored lacquer. This vase beautifully combines traditional craftsmanship with a restrained, modern sense of form. NOTICE

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