Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wood Takatsuki Footed Offering Vessel, Negoro-nuri, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-866-1

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wood Takatsuki Footed Offering Vessel, Negoro-nuri, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26M-866-1

A luminous gold-and-vermilion lacquer taka-tsuki, handcrafted by a named artisan and presented in its original signed wooden storage box.

A taka-tsuki is a traditional Japanese footed vessel -- elevated on a central pedestal base -- used historically to present offerings of food, sweets, or ritual items at the household altar (butsudan) or in formal tea settings. This exceptional example is executed in the negoro-nuri tradition, in which a warm vermilion base coat is overlaid with gold lacquer, creating a richly luminous two-tone surface. The exterior and interior are covered in fine, closely spaced concentric turning lines -- a hallmark of skilled Japanese lacquerware craftsmanship known as mokume-ji or spiral-turned wood -- that catch the light and give the bowl a vibrant, almost textile-like depth. The base of the piece bears an artisan's signature brushed in ink, and it comes housed in its original signed paulownia (kiri) wood storage box, confirming its status as a presentation-quality vintage Japanese craft object rather than everyday ware.

In a modern home, this striking taka-tsuki bowl makes an exceptional living room accent piece -- displayed on a console table, sideboard, or open shelving as a standalone sculptural object. Its warm copper-gold palette suits Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors equally well, adding a note of ceremonial elegance without visual clutter. It would also serve beautifully as a footed fruit bowl or jewelry dish on a bedroom dresser, or as a thoughtful housewarming gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese lacquerware with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Turned wood with layered lacquer -- vermilion base coat overlaid with gold lacquer (negoro-nuri style); kiri wood storage box
• Use: Footed offering vessel for ritual food presentation, sweets display, or formal tea ceremony settings
• Modern Use: Living room decorative centerpiece or sculptural accent; footed jewelry or keepsake dish on a bedroom dresser; unique housewarming gift for collectors of vintage Japanese lacquerware
• Features: Densely turned concentric spiral lines across the entire surface; two-tone vermilion and gold lacquer finish; artisan's signature ink-brushed on the base; comes with original signed kiri wood storage box
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare signed example of vintage Japanese lacquerware craft -- its glowing negoro-nuri surface and artisan provenance make it a collector-quality living room accent or a truly memorable gift for Japanophiles.

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 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.