FINE JAPANESE LACQUERED BOWL, OWAN

$190.00

Meiji period, 1868-1912. 5” diameter with angular medial and recurved section above and below. The surface in mottled maroon in imitation of wear to give the appearance of a vessel worn beyond usefulness. Nonetheless, the guest was compelled by tradition to compliment the host on its beauty. Lifting the top displayed a beautiful pair of fans in true gold dust and other pigments. The bowl is decorated in two further war fans, all beautifully executed to the surprise and delight of the guest who, again, was required to comment on their beauty. Beautifully made and preserved with a tongue-in-cheek story.

Item ID: A8053*

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FINE JAPANESE LACQUERED BOWL, OWAN

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