Thank you for viewing. This is an offering of a 33cm Mokume-nuri Akikusa Round Tray. 〈Specifications〉 Diameter: 33cm Height: 4cm ※Please forgive any slight discrepancies due to amateur measurements. 〈Features〉 ● Mokume-nuri (wood grain lacquer) refers to... A type of lacquer that imitates wood grain. One method involves carving a wood grain into the wood base with a drill bit and then applying lacquer. The second method involves applying black lacquer and then drawing the wood grain with red lacquer. This can be seen in lacquerware from the Kamakura period. ● Akikusa (autumn grasses) refers to... Akikusa is a general term for the wildflowers that bloom in autumn, but generally refers to susuki (Japanese pampas grass), kikyo (Chinese bellflower), ominaeshi (golden lace), kuzu (kudzu), hagi (Japanese bush clover), nadeshiko (fringed pink), and fujibakama (thoroughwort). Chrysanthemums and gentians may also be included. Also, each of these wildflowers can be depicted individually and still be called akikusa. It is a very popular pattern often used on lacquerware, as well as on pottery and kimonos. Akikusa is a general term for the wildflowers that bloom in autumn, but generally refers to susuki (Japanese pampas grass), kikyo (Chinese bellflower), ominaeshi (golden lace), kuzu (kudzu), hagi (Japanese bush clover), nadeshiko (fringed pink), and fujibakama (thoroughwort). Chrysanthemums and gentians may also be included. Also, each of these wildflowers can be depicted individually and still be called akikusa. Upon investigation, its origins can be traced back to the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves) and seem to date back to the Heian period. Autumn comes after the hot and energetic summer, and it makes you feel a little lonely. It's similar to the feeling of emptiness after a festival. Akikusa is what you see and feel. The chirping of insects, the swaying of wildflowers in the wind, and the large moon in the sky – a switch seems to click into place that can only be described as being embedded in the Japanese DNA. It is a very popular pattern often used on lacquerware, as well as on pottery and kimonos. ※Because this item is also sold in a physical store, there may be changes in the product condition. Please understand this before purchasing. ※Please understand that there may be some dirt and minor scratches due to storage. ※Please forgive any slight discrepancies due to amateur measurements. ※Everything in the photos is included. ※Cleaned as much as possible. ※The color may appear different depending on the device you are using. Please understand. ※Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly sensitive. ※If there are any defects or deficiencies not mentioned in the product description, please be sure to notify us via transaction message before contacting us. Please understand that we cannot accept returns or refunds after the transaction is completed. RY