Antique Japanese Meiji Era (C1890) Pair Of Red Lacquer Bowls W/ Gold Flowers Kashigata Most of the images below

Most of the images below have been shot in candle light to reveal the multiple shades and reflections of gold used in the creation of this artifact

This small chest measures approximately 32

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This bronze casting is very detailed with a finely sculpted face and crown

Legend has it that at the end of his life Daruma was so committed to his meditation that he sat till his limbs withered

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (C1890) Pair Of Red Lacquer Bowls W/ Gold Flowers Kashigata Most of the images belowThis pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era (c. 1890) gold and red lacquer bowls with lids were hand turned from cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of black lacquer. The lids have makie images of leaves, flowers and fruit. Japanese lacquer is considered the finest in the world. This type of bowl was often used for soup or appetizers. These bowls were found in their box carefully written over with the detail of the first owner contents. Very likely a