ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (C.1880) LACQUER WOODEN LIDDED SOUP / RICE BOWL^

Description

This is an antique Japanese early Meiji Era (c. 1880) gold and red lacquer lidded bowl.  It was han
d turned from cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of red lacquer. Both lid and bowl have gold trim
.
Japanese lacquer is considered the finest in the world. This type of bowl was often used for soup or rice.
The lid fits perfectly on the bowl.
Having been in storage for over a century, and looking like it was never used,
this lidded bowl
remains in good polish and in
excellent
condition
. It measures 4 1/2" in diameter by 4" tall (10 cm).
Guaranteed to be in excess of 140 years in age.
You'll love it,
I guarantee it
.........If you purchase any of our items and are not completely delighted with them, you may return them for a no questions asked refund within 30 days
of receipt.
Sailerking
and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from no
rmal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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