This is a Japanese lacquerware bowl with a red leaf pattern. Kaba-zaiku (birch bark craft) developed during the Tenmei era as a side job for samurai and is a handmade craft with a tradition of about 200 years. Using the bark of natural wild cherry trees as a material, it is widely used as practical items such as tea caddies and document boxes. It is characterized by the unique luster and subdued color of the wild cherry bark, and also has durability. 16cm Height 2cm Brand new, unused. - Color: Red - Design: Leaf pattern - Country of manufacture: Japan - Packaging: Boxed - Notes: Beware of similar products Thank you for viewing.