ANTIQUE EDO c. 1850 JAPANESE RED LACQUER GOLD MAKIE RICE BOWL HAND LATHE TURNED

Description

This is an antique Japanese late Meiji era (c.1910) lacquer rice bowl
made of hand turned cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of dark brown lacquer.
The rim edging is  highlighted in gold.
Japanese lacquer is considered the finest in the world. It is durable enough to withstand the harshest treatment the centuries have thrown at it. Guaranteed to be in excess of 150 years old.
Having been in storage for over a century and a half, with exception to minor signs of use, this bowl
remains in
very good
c
ondition
throughout and is still in good polish. Measures 5" in diameter by 3" tall (12.5 x 7.5 cm)
.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it 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 40 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 normal 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. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.