Set of 5 Japanese Lacquer Plates Juganji Temple Maki-e Gold Urushi Serving Set Vintage but it is believed to

but it is believed to have served various practical purposes in daily life during the Edo period

Sold as-is for restoration or for those who appreciate the "Wabi-sabi" of an aged artifact

and visible repairs create a one-of-a-kind piece that cannot be replicated

It involves layering natural raw lacquer mixed with powdered local volcanic diatomaceous earth (Ji-no-ko) multiple times

4 inches Width: 40cm / approx

Set of 5 Japanese Lacquer Plates Juganji Temple Maki-e Gold Urushi Serving Set Vintage but it is believed toSet of 5 Japanese Lacquer Plates Juganji Temple Maki e Gold Urushi Serving Set This is a magnificent set of five high quality Japanese Urushi lacquer plates, featuring a prestigious provenance and stunning Maki e (gold sprinkled) artistry. These plates are inscribed with the name of Juganji (), a historic Jodo sect Buddhist temple located in Koto ku, Tokyo, suggesting they were likely used for sacred ceremonies or special guests at the temple. Key