Item Description This is a striking Aizu-nuri (Aizu lacquerware) square vase from Fukushima, Japan, finished in deep black lacquer and decorated with a beautiful maki-e design of bamboo. Fine gold and bronze-toned lacquer powder has been meticulously sprinkled to render clusters of bamboo leaves cascading down the body, with slender bamboo stalks rendered in warm ochre and olive tones below. A small red seal reading "凛" (Rin) is placed near the base, marking the piece. The vase has a tall, slender square (kaku-gata) silhouette, and the mouth holds a removable round liner (otoshi) in a warm copper/bronze lacquer finish, designed to hold water for fresh flower arrangements — a traditional feature of Japanese ikebana vases. Aizu-nuri is one of Japan's most celebrated lacquerware traditions, dating back over 400 years to the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, renowned for its durable lacquer base and elegant maki-e decoration technique, in which lacquer designs are sprinkled with fine metallic powders while still tacky. This piece would make an elegant addition to a traditional Japanese-style interior, tokonoma alcove, or as a striking display vase for ikebana flower arranging. Size Height: 27 cm Width: 8.7 cm Depth: 8.7 cm Weight 549 g / 0.549 kg Condition Unused, but as it has been in long-term storage, it shows a few faint fine scratches consistent with age; the removable liner and body are otherwise in excellent condition. 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.