A warm and gentle miniature urn made of genuine lacquer The warm and gentle texture of genuine lacquer gives you a great sense of security when you touch it. The seasonal changes and beautiful flowers depicted by Honkin Maki-e (gold lacquer) will gently embrace your loved ones. This mini urn is made of genuine lacquer and gold lacquer, traditional Japanese crafts. This mini urn is made of natural wood with genuine lacquer, and is painstakingly finished one by one by the traditional craftsmen of Tada Keikan, a long-established lacquer ware maker in Yamanaka founded in 1877. The lacquer coating is very tough and will protect the objects placed in it. The lacquer coating is very tough and will protect the object it is placed in. It is also said to have high water resistance, heat insulation, and antiseptic properties, and will become more lustrous as the years go by. Lacquer ware by Keikan Tada A long-established lacquer ware store that manufactures tea utensils, and also produces natsume incense containers, etc., mainly using the roiro technique that is characteristic of Yamanaka lacquer ware. Yamanaka Lacquerware The origin of Yamanaka lacquerware is said to have started about 450 years ago when the technique of grinding was introduced from Echizen. Yamanaka lacquer ware is characterized by its diverse and delicate finishes, ranging from traditional patterns of flowers, birds, wind, and the moon to geometric patterns. This lacquer is an ancient Japanese painting technique that combines warmth and strength. Lacquer is known as “Japan” in English, and is recognized worldwide as one of Japan’s representative traditional crafts. Its tough coating film and structure are highly valued for their excellent water resistance and antiseptic properties. As the years go by, the lacquer on the surface becomes more and more lustrous and the taste deepens. Each piece of Honkin Maki-e is carefully finished by hand. Honkin-makie is done by drawing a picture or pattern in lacquer and sprinkling gold or silver maki-e powder before the lacquer dries. Traditional craftsmen work by hand, one by one, to create the highly sophisticated techniques that add a sense of elegance and luxury. A simple, high-quality shape that will never get old. The design with soft lines and bulges is reminiscent of the modern “natsume” tea ceremony utensils, “nakatsugi”. Material :Wood Painting :Lacquer,Maki-e (lacquer decoration) Size: 75 x 45 mm / 3.0 x 1.8 inch Opening size: 31 mm / 1.2 inch Weight : 60 g / 2.1 oz Color:Shunjyu Ryusui Country of Origin:Japan International Buyers ? Please Note: ·Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. ·Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. ·These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up ? do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. ·We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as ?gifts? ? US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.