Vintage Lacquer Box with Matching Tray, Tsugaru-Nuri Lacquerware Japan

Vintage Lacquer Box with Matching Tray, Tsugaru-Nuri Lacquerware - Japan. Tsugaru lacquerware called tsugaru nuri in Japanese is a traditional Japanese craft that originated around 300 years ago in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture in northern Tohoku. Through rigorous layered application of lacquer paint, Tsugaru artisans are able to create durable and practical products adorned with beautiful designs. The "karanuri" technique, identified by its clustered raindrop patterns, is one of the most popular forms of Tsugaru lacquerware. It involves coating a base with lacquer, letting it dry, and polishing it. And that's just the simple version - the actual process takes 48 steps! Condition: very good, signs of very light use. The lacquered box measures approx.

4-3/4" L x 3-1/2" W x 1-1/2 H. And the lacquered tray measures approx. 7-1/2" L x 5-1/8" W. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques".

The seller is "daesdan-hnywoe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Wood
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1850-1899
• Maker: Unknown