Japanese Lacquer Wood Lidded Bowl Owan Vtg Makie Black Gold Pinecone Needle LB17 owan Vtg Japanese Art-board Painting Shikishi

Vtg Japanese Art-board Painting Shikishi Farmer bringing Cow to Water

It is glazed with a brownish-green color and has an adjustable clasp on the back side

Lacquer cracks on the joint of the top panel and legs

Signature of the artist (Unseki)

The kanji inscription says "Jewel River of Bush Clover in Omi Province"

Japanese Lacquer Wood Lidded Bowl Owan Vtg Makie Black Gold Pinecone Needle LB17 owan Vtg Japanese Art-board Painting ShikishiVintage Japanese Lacquered Lidded Bowl A glossy black with gold makie, this vintage lacquered wooden lidded bowl is a beautifully decorative addition to any traditional Japanese dinnerware set. The lid features a gold makie of a pinecone and pine branches on the outside, and pine needles on the inside. Inside the bowl is dark brown, almost black. This particular bowl is considered a owan, a bowl made for rice, soups, or larger side dishes. Black, gold