Beautiful Japanese Tsugaru Lacquerware Set of five small plates for Sale

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Beautiful Japanese Tsugaru Lacquerware Set of five small plates For Sale

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Beautiful Japanese Tsugaru Lacquerware Set of five small plates:
$28.00

This listing is fora beautiful set of five Tsugaru lacquerware saucers/small plates made around 10-20 years ago. The setin this listing ismade of wood and this particular type of Tsugaru pattern is known as ‘KaraNuri”. Kara Nuri is characterized by its smooth speckled appearance made withlayers of sanded and polished lacquer. The hardened lacquer exterior forms ahighly protective coating that repels water and protects the materialunderneath from salt and oil. To clean this set use a damp cloth and don’tallow water to sit inside.

Tsugaru lacquerware refers to high quality lacquer piecesproduced in Aomori Prefecture. This particular type oflacquerware goes back asfar as the late 1600s, when a local feudal lord ordered craftsmen to createwares that were not only beautiful, but also suitable for everyday use. Eachpiece is made using cypress and requires more than 40 steps to complete. Ittakes around 60 days to complete one piece from start to finish, this processincludes foundation making, whetting, lacquering and polishing. Tsugaru piecesare considered robust yet elegant, they have a beautiful lustre.

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