Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art The vase exhibits natural surface

The vase exhibits natural surface patina

irregular shapes

Both dolls are personally signed by the artist

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Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art The vase exhibits natural surfaceVintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm WO574 This is a magnificent and substantial vintage Aizu nuri (Aizu Lacquerware) bowl from Fukushima Prefecture, one of Japan's most prestigious lacquer traditions. Notable for its exceptional weight and striking visual texture, this bowl is a perfect blend of high end functional craft and sculptural art. The bowl features a complex, multi layered lacquer technique. The