Antique Japanese Wooden Bowl, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-732 (26M-732-2)

Japanese Lacquerware Wan Bowl with Lid & Saucer | Decorative Display & Jewelry Dish, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-732-2

A boldly decorated Japanese urushi lacquer bowl set adorned with a vivid scattered-fan (ougi chirashi) motif in red, gold, and deep olive on a lustrous black ground -- presented in its original wooden storage box.

A wan is a traditional Japanese lidded lacquer bowl used to serve soups, rice, or ceremonial confections at formal gatherings and tea ceremonies. This handcrafted Japanese antique lacquerware set comprises three pieces -- a deep rounded bowl, a domed outer lid, and a flat inner saucer lid -- all finished in a rich black urushi ground and decorated with the classic ougi (folding fan) motif. Each fan is rendered in layers of vermilion, olive green, gold, and warm brown, with fine details including chrysanthemum crests, pine needle sprays, and swirling wave patterns worked in careful polychrome lacquer. The joinery between lid and bowl is fitted with a thin gilt rim band, a hallmark of quality Early Showa lacquerware craftsmanship. The set retains its original inscribed wooden tomobako (storage box), adding significant collector and provenance value.

In a modern home, this striking lacquer set makes a superb living room accent or dining table centerpiece, evoking the wabi-sabi aesthetic and Japandi style that are so sought after in contemporary interiors. Use the bowl as a jewelry dish or keepsake holder on a bedroom dresser, display the domed lid face-up as a decorative tray, or arrange all three pieces together on a shelf or sideboard as a collector's display. With its dramatic black-and-red palette and museum-quality decoration, it also makes a unique gift for collectors, Japan enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Turned wood with urushi (lacquer) finish; polychrome lacquer decoration in red, gold, olive, and brown; gilt metal rim band
• Use: Lidded serving bowl for soup, rice, or ceremonial confections; used at formal meals and tea-ceremony settings
• Modern Use: Jewelry dish or keepsake bowl on a bedroom dresser; living room decorative accent or centerpiece display; collector's shelf piece presented with its original tomobako storage box
• Features: Three-piece set -- deep rounded bowl, domed outer lid, and flat inner saucer lid; all-over ougi (folding fan) motif in polychrome lacquer; gold chrysanthemum and pine-needle detail work; fitted gilt rim band at lid join; accompanied by original inscribed wooden tomobako (storage box)
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 5"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and complete Japanese antique lacquerware set -- rich in color, ceremony, and history -- that brings timeless elegance to any modern home or collection.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.