Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Worker Spatulas (Hera). Tools used in numerous parts of the lacquering process. On metal stands. See: "Layers of Brilliance: The Journey of Japanese Lacquer Tools," Mingei International Museum, 2016. Sizes: 1) 10'' x 3.75'' (25 x 10 cm); Height on Stand: 13.5" (34 cm); 2) 11.5'' x 4'' (29 x 10 cm); Height on Stand: 14.5" (37 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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