Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Lacquerware Bowls (Suimono-wan) - Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Paulownia [Object Description] A stunning pair of traditional Japanese wooden soup bowls (Suimono-wan), crafted during the Taisho to Showa period (early to mid-20th century). These exquisite pieces are made of natural wood, finished with a deep, lustrous black "Urushi" (Japanese lacquer). The exterior and the inside of the lids are beautifully decorated using the luxurious "Maki-e" technique (sprinkled gold powder). The motif features a magnificent Phoenix (Houou) flying elegantly among Paulownia (Kiri) leaves and traditional Arabesque (Karakusa) patterns. In Japanese culture, the combination of the Phoenix and Paulownia is considered extremely auspicious and historically associated with nobility and the Imperial family. These bowls are true masterpieces of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, perfect for Asian art collectors or as a highly elegant display piece. [* IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PHOTOS *] Please carefully note that the bamboo tea whisk (Chasen) shown in the background of the photos is for display and scale purposes only. It is NOT included in this lot. There is also NO wooden box. This auction is strictly for the two (2) lacquer bowls and their matching lids only. [Dimensions] Total Height (with lid): approx. 8.6 cm Bowl Height: approx. 5.7 cm Width (Diameter): approx. 13 cm Depth of the bowl: approx. 4.1 cm Total Weight: approx. 224 g (Please allow for a slight margin of error due to hand-crafting) [Condition] Antique condition. Overall, they are in very good condition with no cracks, no chips, and no noticeable color fading. As they are authentic antique items, there are minor surface scratches, scuffs, and slight signs of age and handling, which are typical for items of this era. Please carefully review all provided photos to judge the exact condition before bidding. [Material] Natural Wood, Urushi (Lacquer), Gold Maki-e [International Titles / Search Keywords] English: Japanese Lacquerware / Urushi / Maki-e / Suimono-wan / Phoenix / Houou / Antique / Taisho / Showa Francais: Laque japonaise / Urushi / Maki-e / Phenix / Antiquite Italiano: Lacca giapponese / Urushi / Maki-e / Fenice / Antiquariato Espanol: Laca japonesa / Urushi / Maki-e / Fenix / Antiguedad [Shipping] Shipped from Japan with tracking.