Vintage Japanese Black Lacquerware Bowl with Torii Gate Design
This is a small vintage black lacquerware bowl featuring a hand-painted interior scene of a red torii gate, flying birds, a decorative die, and gold cloud and grass motifs against a glossy black lacquer ground. A thin gold band circles the rim. A charming decorative or display piece, well suited to a collector of Japanese lacquerware or Asian decorative arts.
Key Features
- Hand-painted interior scene with torii gate, birds, and gold detailing
- Glossy black lacquer finish
- Thin gold trim band around the rim
- Compact size, suitable for display or as a trinket dish
Condition
Used, good condition. The lacquer finish shows fine surface scratches and light scuffing from handling and age, most visible on the exterior and rim under direct light. The gold rim trim shows minor wear in places. No chips or cracks are visible in the photographs.
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