Скачать или смотреть 🎎 Antique Japanese Bowl - Wood Maki-e Lacquer Lidded Owan

🎎 This high quality bowl is called owan (pronounced 'oh-whan') in Japan where it is used to serve Japanese style soup such as miso shiyo. Older Owan will normally include a lid which rests within the lip of the bowl and which helps keep the soup warm, though modern bowls may be lidless. Modern owan are also usually made of plastic while vintage bowls were typically formed from blocks of wood shaped to produce individual bowl and lid sections. The process of creating such a bowl from wood required the talents of one or more highly skilled artisans as well as a considerable investment in time. Since the walls of the bowl as well as the lid are very thin it was therefore necessary to carefully dry the wood after each significant cut was made in order to prevent cracking. The rough cut blocks would typically need to dry for an entire year before being shaped, and when the bowl's final form was achieved another year of drying may be needed before the lacquer finish could be applied. The lacquer work would then require time to complete as multiple coats may be applied and each coat must dry completely before proceeding. Still more time was required if the bowl was to be decorated by a maki-e lacquer artist who would painstakingly paint detailed scenes of beauty upon the bowl, often including auspicious symbols such as pine boughs, the images of luck gods or perhaps the profile of Mt. Fuji rising above swirling clouds. With some workshops as many as five years would be needed to complete the entire process. The bowls were often produced as a set and may have included a custom wooden storage box. Such boxes may include Japanese writing on the outside indicating the name of the owner and possibly the date of manufacture.

About the Listed Item
Wood and lacquer antique Japanese owan bowl. The bowl and lid are finished with red lacquer and decorated with red and gold maki-e art depicting an ancient tree adorned with blooming flowers. The message of renewal implied in this scene is one dear to the Japanese and past users of the bowl would have likely commented to their host on the evident quality and beauty of the bowl. The bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and only small marks and scratches from handling as well as a slightly darkened patina of age.

Size:
Height (including lid): 3.3 inches (8.5 centimeters)
Diameter at lip of bowl: 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters)
Weight (including lid): 2.7 ounces (78 grams)

Important Notes:
As this bowl was made long before the invention of microwave ovens and dishwashers we therefore recommend the bowl as a serving vessel only and suggest hand cleaning with a soft sponge and non-abrasive soap. The bowl should also never be allowed to soak in water for more than a few minutes (to prevent water absorption) and should never be sun dried as this may cause the wood to expand and crack. (KB)

item code: R6S1B1-0005062_01
category codes: mukashiteberumono ninyoshita
ship code: L1650

Unveiling an exquisite antique Japanese bowl, this lidded owan boasts of intricate maki-e lacquer work on wood, showcasing the fine craftsmanship and artistry of a bygone era.

Hand-sourced in Shizuoka City by Kurt Bell, this piece not only serves a utilitarian purpose but also stands as a symbol of Japan's artistic traditions and meticulous attention to detail.

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