Wajima-nuri Lacquer Flower Vase with Clematis Design – Senshudo – Sold by Matsuzakaya – Original Paulownia Box An elegant cylindrical flower vase made in the traditional Wajima-nuri technique, one of Japan’s most prestigious lacquerware traditions from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. The deep, mirror-like black lacquer surface is decorated with a delicate clematis vine in gold and gradated purple. The fine gold lines of the petals, leaves and radiating stamens are carefully rendered. A gold “Wajima Tokusen” (selected Wajima) seal is affixed to the side of the vase. The enclosed leaflet is signed “Senshudo, Kinsei” (made by Senshudo). The vase was originally sold through Matsuzakaya, a long-established Japanese department store. It comes with the original paulownia box inscribed “Kaki” (flower vase) with a red seal, two matching black lacquer display boards, and the original Matsuzakaya leaflet. About Wajima-nuri Wajima-nuri is lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a tradition said to span several hundred years, and it is recognized as a Traditional Craft of Japan. Its hallmark is an exceptionally durable undercoat, made by repeatedly applying lacquer mixed with “jinoko” (powdered diatomaceous earth) and sanding between coats. According to the enclosed leaflet, the process takes roughly 70 to 120 steps and from four months to over a year to complete. Decoration such as gold work is added at the end. About Senshudo Senshudo (千舟堂) is a Wajima lacquerware brand of Okagaki Shikkiten, a long-established workshop in Wajima that makes lacquerware following the traditional Wajima-nuri techniques. Its lacquerware was officially used at the welcome dinner of the 2008 G8 Toyako Summit in Hokkaido. Details Item: Flower vase (Kaki), Wajima-nuri lacquerware Maker: Senshudo (千舟堂), per the leaflet signature Decoration: Clematis design in gold and purple Height: 27.5 cm Diameter: 8.5 cm Included: Original paulownia box, two lacquer display boards, original Matsuzakaya leaflet Condition: [e.g., Very good vintage condition. Please see the photos for details, as some minor signs of age or tiny dust specks may be present.] A refined piece for ikebana, for displaying a single flower, or as a decorative object in a tokonoma or modern interior. Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped via Fedex or DHL with tracking and insurance. Customs & VAT: Please note that Value Added Tax (VAT), import duties, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility and may be collected by your local customs office upon delivery. Please note that as of 1 July 2026, the EU has abolished the de minimis customs exemption. All shipments to EU countries are now subject to import duties and VAT regardless of the declared value of the goods. For shipments with a declared value under €150, an additional customs processing fee of €3 may also apply.