Plum Branch Maki-e Candy Box
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A charming and splendid piece of Yamanaka lacquerware. A round shaped candy box with lustrous lacquer and beautiful hand-painted sprays of plum trees in gold and silver.
Candy boxes with lids are convenient for storing sweets, but also give you the pleasure of opening the lid to see what is inside the box. It can be used for various purposes, such as a container for small items making it an eye-catching item for your table.
The glossy and smooth surface of lacquer intertwines with the elegant and subtle beauty of gold painted petals of plums. The trunk of the tree is painted with brown lacquer, with its splendid brushstrokes express the vitality of this spring season tree. The plum tree displays an artistic curved shape seen in Asian paintings, enchanting us with its auspicious presentation.
The piece comes in variations of two shades of lacquer, crimson red or the darker and glossier black. The red one instills a gracious and auspicious feel due to its vivid and brilliant presentation. Whereas the darker black lacquer conveys the more profound and subtle beauty of lustrous lacquer.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 16.5 cm (6.5 in) x H 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Material |
Wood [Coating] Lacquer |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka shikki, is a kind of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. This lacquerware is unique in that it blends wood grain's natural elegance with the elegant maki-e technique of sprinkling gold, silver, or other colored powder onto a lacquer painting.
With its beautiful wood texture, delicate and robust Yamanaka lacquerware incorporates a modern sense of design while inheriting a tradition that has lasted for 400 years.
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Boxes
Beautifully decorated and versatile, Japanese boxes bring a touch of traditional charm to your home or office decor. This handcrafted collection includes candy boxes and spice containers, ideal for holding sweets and condiments. Their elegant and multifunctional designs make them perfect for repurposing as jewelry boxes, desk organizers, or stylish storage for small essentials.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka
