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This listing is for a pair of Niigata Take-nuri lacquerware bowls made around 40-50 years ago. Take-nuri is lacquerware that simulates the appearance of bamboo. Skilled artisans use layers of lacquer to create the distinctive nodes found on bamboo, and they also create the texture of bamboo stalks. The surface is then polished and painted numerous times before the final product is complete. The bowls in this listing are ample in size and feature black lacquer on the lids and interior. The black lacquer on the lid has a slightly textured surface and this type of Niigata lacquerware is called ishime-nuri. Please read below regarding the size and condition of the bowls.

Niigata lacquerware refers to lacquerware products produced in Niigata Prefecture since the early 1600s. The first known authorised dealership was established in 1638, under the name of ‘Wan Dana’. This particular type of lacquerware is characterised by several different styles, and this is due to the introduction of various techniques from different regions across Japan. The take-nuri type simulates the appearance of bamboo, the kinma-nuri type uses gold leaf in its decoration, the isokusa-nuri type resembles the appearance of sea grass, the hana-nuri type uses a process that involves no grinding in between layers, the nishiki-nuri type is decorated with gold patterns, and finally there’s the ishime-nuri type which has a stone like appearance.

Sizes

H.7.2cm (2.8”) x Dia.13cm (5.1”) x 11.7cm (4.6”) diameter lid

Condition

There’s faded lacquer on the interior and scratches (one has a lot).  Under one lid is faded, some of the shininess is gone and the lacquer appears a little ‘cloudy’.  There are scratches and scuffing, one lid has a light coloured spot on top.

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**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.