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This listing is for a beautiful Tsugaru lacquerware chabitsu made around 10-20 years ago. A chabitsu is a round box for holding tea sets. The chabitsu in this listing ismade of wood and 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 hardened lacquer exterior forms a highly protective coating that repels water and protects the materialunderneath from salt and oil. To clean your chabitsu use a damp cloth and don’t allow water to sit inside.
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. Ittakes 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.
Size: H4.3” x Dia.11.8” x 12.5” diameter lid
Condition: It’s in very good condition aside from some minor scratches on the top (see the last two photos —finger pointing to scratch and circled in blue), and some minor scratches and scuffing on black lacquer interior and the bottom as expected with use.
