Vintage Japanese Lacqueredware, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-782 (26M-782-2)

Japanese Urushi Lacquerware Lidded Bowl | Vintage Serving Bowl & Decorative Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-782-2

A striking black-and-red urushi lacquer bowl with gold floral makie motifs and original wooden presentation box -- a refined example of vintage Japanese craft.

A urushi wan is a traditional Japanese lacquered bowl used for serving soup, rice, or seasonal delicacies at formal meals and ceremonial gatherings. This handsome piece is finished in deep black urushi lacquer on the exterior, contrasted by a vivid red-lacquered interior that glows warmly when the fitted lid is lifted. The outer wall is adorned with a delicate gold makie design of interlocking roundels enclosing seasonal flowers -- a classic motif rooted in Japanese court aesthetics. The lid features fine concentric ribbing turned into the lacquer surface, giving it a refined tactile quality, while a small upturned knob with a red-lacquered interior serves as an elegant handle. A maker's seal is visible on the interior base of the lid, and the piece retains its original kiri (paulownia) wood storage box, which is inscribed with the item's name in brushwork -- a hallmark of quality Japanese antique tableware presented as a gift or keepsake.

This vintage Japanese lacquerware bowl translates effortlessly into a modern home. Displayed open on a dining table or living room sideboard, it makes a striking decorative accent in a wabi-sabi or Japandi-style interior -- the bold red-and-black palette catching the eye without effort. The wide, shallow bowl is beautifully suited as a fruit bowl, a catchall for keys and small objects in an entryway, or a display vessel for dried botanicals or seasonal arrangements. Closed with its lid, the whole composition reads as sculptural tabletop art. It would make a distinctive housewarming gift or a treasured gift for collectors of Japanese antique tableware and East Asian decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood with black and red urushi lacquer; gold makie floral decoration
• Use: Traditional lidded serving bowl for soup, rice, or formal Japanese dining
• Modern Use: Decorative fruit bowl or entryway catchall; display vessel for dried botanicals; sculptural living room accent
• Features: Deep black exterior with vivid red lacquered interior; gold makie roundel-and-floral motif on bowl exterior; finely ribbed lid with red-lacquered knob; maker's seal on lid interior; includes original kiri wood presentation box with brushwork inscription
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 5"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous piece of Japanese antique lacquerware that brings the quiet elegance of urushi craft into any modern home.

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.