New, Unused, Discreet Shipping Highest Quality, Exquisite Authentic Wajima Lacquerware Kouichirou Fujino, Lacquer Art Pair of Rice Bowls (for husband and wife), Set of 2 With original box and instruction manual These are very elegant and high-class bowls with scattered gold leaf. 【About Wajima Lacquerware...】 A traditional craft of lacquerware representing Japan, centered in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Among the lacquer cultures with a history of over a thousand years, it is characterized by particularly precise and highly durable techniques. Craftsmen repeatedly apply carefully selected lacquer, repeating drying and polishing to create a deep luster and a durable texture. In addition, by using decorative techniques such as maki-e (sprinkled picture) and chinkin (gold inlay), each piece has value as a work of art. The charm of Wajima lacquerware is not only its beauty but also its ability to maintain its brilliance even with daily use. You can feel the breath of the artisan the moment you hold it in your hand. It is truly "the ultimate in Japanese traditional crafts, which gain more flavor the more you use them." Wajima lacquerware is a traditional craft designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. These are the highest quality lacquerware that can be used for generations. ・This item has been stored in a warehouse without being used. It is a new, unused item that was only opened for photography, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to this, as it has been stored for a long period. The box, instruction manual, and wrapping cloth show signs of deterioration and soiling. ★We offer discounts for multiple purchases, so please take a look. Rare Kutani ware, Arita ware, Wajima lacquerware, etc. #CraftsMiyabi Antiques, cutlery, glasses, tableware, etc. #CutleryMiyabi