Description: Size: 6.5"L x 6.5"W x 2.75"H (12 oz.) The Chinese phoenix (Fenghuang) is a legendary sacred bird that appears in Chinese mythology and is considered the most auspicious bird in Chinese culture.This box has a total of six phoenix-shaped mother-of-pearl inlays embedded in the lid.Lacquer has antibacterial properties and prevents food from spoiling, so it is also used as a lunch box in Japan. It is also attractive as a room decoration. Nozawa & Bros. is a long-established Japanese department store that was founded as a kimono shop in 1864 and became a department store in 1927. It later merged with other companies, changed its name and continued to operate, but closed its operations as a department store in 2008. This box was sold by Nozawa & Bros. at the time. What is Wajima lacquerware ? Wajima lacquerware (called Wajima nuri in Japanese) is made in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The most notable features of Wajima lacquerware are not only its beautiful finish but also the high quality powder used for its production called jinoko (powdered diatomaceous soil), which can be found only in Wajima. Because of the use of jinoko as an undercoat, the lacquerware's high durability is ensured. Wajima lacquerware uses decorating techniques like filling carved areas with gold or using gold or silver dust to create maki-e. These graceful gold and silver designs are eye-catching. It is a durable product that goes through over a hundred stages of production. Therefore it is not only an appealing product with durability but it is also restorable if damaged.
Price: 80 USD
Location: South El Monte, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T15:45:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Lacquer Box
Color: Black
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940
Maker: Nozawa & Bros. department store
