Antique Wajima Nuri Lacquer Bowl 1900s Gold Maki-e Peony Signed Box

Bring a true masterpiece of early 20th century Japanese craftsmanship into your collection.

This exceptional Antique Wajima-nuri lacquer bowl dates to the early 1900s (Meiji–Taisho period) and showcases refined gold maki-e artistry featuring blooming peonies and graceful butterflies over a deep black lacquer ground.

Wajima lacquerware, produced in Ishikawa Prefecture, is considered the highest standard of Japanese lacquer art. It is distinguished by its labor-intensive multi-layer construction and the famous jinoko undercoating technique, which gives the piece remarkable strength and longevity.

This bowl is particularly rare due to its impressive size (approx. 30 cm) and substantial weight (1.5 kg), making it a statement display piece suitable for refined interiors, tea ceremony settings, or serious collectors of Japanese decorative arts.

It comes with its original artist-signed tomobako (paulownia wooden box), which serves as provenance and significantly enhances collectibility.

Sourced from a Japan government auction.

✅ Highlights
✔ Authentic Wajima-nuri lacquerware (輪島塗)
✔ Early 1900s Meiji–Taisho period
✔ Hand-applied gold maki-e decoration
✔ Peony & butterfly motif (symbols of nobility & longevity)
✔ Large size – approx. 30 cm diameter
✔ Heavy, substantial piece (1.5 kg)
✔ Original signed tomobako included
✔ Sourced from Japan government auction
✔ Collector-grade antique artwork

Dimensions
Diameter: approx. 30 cm
Weight: approx. 1.5 kg
(Please refer to photos for detailed measurements.)

Condition
Excellent antique condition for its age.
Minor age-appropriate surface wear consistent with early 1900s lacquerware.
No major cracks, structural damage, or visible repairs observed.

About Wajima Lacquerware
Wajima-nuri is regarded as the pinnacle of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship, requiring more than 100 production steps and months of careful layering, polishing, and gold application. Pieces of this size and preservation are increasingly difficult to find, especially with original signed storage boxes.

This bowl represents not only decorative beauty but also historical and cultural heritage.

Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently with soft cloth
• Use lukewarm water only
• Avoid soaking
• Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight

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📦 Condition
Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description. Dimensions and additional details are provided in the images.