Wajima Nuri Oke 1970s Urushi Lacquer Ikebana Vase Autumn Maple Maki-e, 2.5x10”

Wajima Nuri Oke 1970s Urushi Lacquer Ikebana Vase Autumn Maple Maki-e, 2.5x10” PLEASE NOTE: The first image is an artistic representation; all other photos and the video show the actual item. Pictures are part of the description, please check them & let me know if you require additional ones. Great vintage condition consistent with its age - no chips, cracks or repairs. Fascinating Fun Facts: • Wajima-nuri (輪島塗) is one of Japan’s most prestigious lacquerware traditions, originating in Wajima City on the Noto Peninsula — it was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government in 1975 • “Oke” (桶) refers to the traditional cylindrical wooden vessel form; the stainless steel interior lining is a hallmark of Showa-era Wajima ikebana vases, protecting the lacquered wood from water damage during flower arranging • The autumn maple leaf motif — rendered in warm red, gold and amber gradients — is a classic maki-e-style subject in Japanese decorative arts, symbolizing the beauty of impermanence and the changing seasons • Wajima lacquerware undergoes over 100 stages of production, including multiple urushi coatings built over a diatomaceous earth undercoat unique to Wajima Used For: Ikebana flower arranging, display, or decorative accent. Dimensions: 2.5 x 10 in Weight: 1 lb 1 oz