Aizu Lacquerware Fubako Letter Box Clematis Maki-e Gold Hand Painted Unused For Sale

✉️ Aizu Lacquerware Fubako Letter Box – Clematis Maki-e Gold Hand Painted | Shunpo | Traditional Craft | Unused
A stunning example of Aizu lacquerware craftsmanship, this fubako (letter box / document box) was created by maki-e artist Shunpo. Against a deep, lustrous black lacquer ground, delicate clematis (tessen) flowers and leaves are rendered in fine hand-painted maki-e using real gold powder. The flower centers are further adorned with raden (blue shell / mother-of-pearl) inlay, adding a refined shimmer that elevates this piece to a truly luxurious level. A rare opportunity to own an authentic Japanese traditional craft item in virtually unused condition.
🎨 Hand-painted maki-e design featuring clematis (tessen) motif in real gold powder🐚 Raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay accents at the flower centers✍️ Signed work by maki-e artist Shunpo🏮 Certified Aizu lacquerware – a designated Japanese traditional craft📦 Comes with original wooden storage box and an Aizu lacquerware explanatory bookmark🖊️ Suitable as a letter box, document box, or decorative storage piece
📝 Product Details:Craft: Aizu Lacquerware (Aizu-nuri) – Japanese Traditional CraftArtist: Shunpo (maki-e artist)Motif: Tessen / ClematisTechnique: Hon-kin (real gold powder) hand-painted maki-e with raden (mother-of-pearl) inlayUse: Fubako – letter box, document box, small storageIncluded: Original wooden box (tomobako), Aizu lacquerware explanatory bookmark
📏 Size:Depth (front to back): Approx. 30 cmWidth (side to side): Approx. 22.5 cmHeight: Approx. 6 cm(Measurements are hand-taken; slight variance may occur.)
🎯 Condition: Unused / Never used – stored carefully at home. The lacquer retains its full gloss and the overall appearance is excellent. Please note the following minor points observed prior to listing: (1) Very slight surface scuff from storage (see image 11). (2) One small pinhole mark on the maki-e flower area, believed to be a manufacturing characteristic from production (see image 12). (3) A thread-like inclusion visible beneath the lacquer on the inside of the lid, also believed to be present from the time of manufacture (see image 10). These are characteristics inherent to handcrafted traditional lacquerware. Please review all provided close-up images carefully before purchasing. The outer storage box shows age-related yellowing and wear consistent with long-term PaymentWe accept PayPal, major credit cards, and debit cards.Shipping will be arranged within 10 business days after payment confirmation.Orders placed on weekends will be processed starting on the following Monday.
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