Vintage Japanese Sweets Bowl With Chidori Motif — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-524) - 1

Vintage Japanese Sweets Bowl With Chidori Motif — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-524)

SKU:
25M-524
$80.00
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Vintage Japanese Sweets Bowl With Chidori Motif — 1950s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-524)

Spirals and Songbirds in Ceremonial Stillness

This delightful sweets bowl from the Showa era merges playful artistry with refined function. The lacquered lid features whimsical inlays of small birds and colorful spirals, inviting a childlike sense of wonder to your table. Traditionally used to serve wagashi — delicate Japanese confections — this bowl embodies the spirit of hospitality and seasonal beauty.

The base is made of warm wood grain, smoothed to a soft sheen and perfectly balanced in the palm. Whether used for tea gatherings or admired as a collectible object, the piece bridges the functional and the poetic — every detail a quiet celebration of joy and ritual.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Lacquered wood with inlay

  • Use: Serving wagashi or as a decorative box

  • Features: Chidori bird and spiral motif, tassel lid pull, circular form

  • Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 3"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Let its joyful lid and gentle curves bring a touch of playfulness to your most serene rituals.