Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles and

Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles and fittings

irregular shapes

The table is made of natural wood with a subtly curved top surface and sturdy folding legs

The crab is sculpted to look like it is emerging from this tear

The Symbolism: In Japanese folklore

Vintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm Folk Art Hardware: Hand-forged iron handles andVintage Large Japanese Aizu Lacquerware Wood Bowl Mottled Red & Black 29cm WO574 This is a magnificent and substantial vintage Aizu nuri (Aizu Lacquerware) bowl from Fukushima Prefecture, one of Japan's most prestigious lacquer traditions. Notable for its exceptional weight and striking visual texture, this bowl is a perfect blend of high end functional craft and sculptural art. The bowl features a complex, multi layered lacquer technique. The