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This listing is for a Tsugaru lacquerware tray from Aomori. This particular type of Tsugaru pattern is known as ‘Kara Nuri”. Kara Nuri is characterized by its smooth speckled appearance made with layers of sanded and polished lacquer. The tray in this listing is made of wood and the pattern consists of green, red and amber coloured lacquer with black lacquer on the bottom.  It comes with its original paper storage box as well as a Japanese language profile paper. 

Tsugaru lacquerware refers to high quality lacquer pieces produced in Aomori Prefecture. This particular type of lacquerware goes back as far as the late 1600s, when a local feudal lord ordered craftsmen to create wares that were not only beautiful, but also suitable for everyday use. Each piece is made using cypress and requires more than 40 steps to complete. It takes around 60 days to complete one piece from start to finish, this process includes foundation making, whetting, lacquering and polishing. Tsugaru pieces are considered robust yet elegant, they have a beautiful lustre and include seasonal floral patterns.                                                                                                         

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.3.7cm (1.4”) x 26.7cm (10.5”) x 26.7cm (10.5”)

Tray:  H.2.3cm (0.9”) x Dia.25.8cm (10.1”)                                                                               

Condition

There’s a patch of minor scuffing on the front and some scratches on the bottom.            

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**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:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for Airmail or EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet option unavailable.

**UK and Canada:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet and regular Airmail is currently unavailable.

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

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

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.