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Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

About the Item

A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The elegantly proportioned oversized container takes the form of a large and deep bowl supported by a pedestal foot and topped with a fitted cover. The vessel finished with a flat matte black lacquer to the exterior, and a brilliant and bright vermillion red lacquer to the interior. The fitter cover with a single large mon for the Fujiwara family in maki-e gold lacquer. The Fujiwara mon consisting of a tapered wreath of draping wisteria, with three leaves to the top center. The large pedestal bowl with beautiful, simple lines and a wonderful scale. Can be used as a fruit basket, a container for flowers, or just as is. Highly decorative and simply beautiful.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: With minor repaired cracks and touch ups to the lacquer, as seen in photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In overall good condition for age, with signs of use. Minor repairs and touchups to the lacquer. One small loss to the interior rim. Some discoloration to the lacquer on the lid.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894734731352

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