Description: Set of six Maruni occupied Japan lacquerware with metal base burgundy red plates with golden fans, marked Maruni Occupied Japan patented Laquerware Metal Base and CPO inside diamond.


History: Japanese lacquerware (historically referred to as Japan, analogous to china for Chinese ceramics) is a broad category of fine and decorative arts, as lacquer has been used in paintings, prints, and on a wide variety of objects from Buddha statues to bento boxes for food. Ewer in "Negoro Ware" from Japan. The red lacquer wears away gradually and irregularly with use, producing the effect of natural aging for which these pieces are highly appreciated. This example is held at the Birmingham Museum of Art. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki means "lacquer ware" in the most literal sense, while nurimono means "coated things", and urushi-nuri means "lacquer coating." The sap of the lacquer tree, today bearing the technical description of "urushiol-based lacquer," has traditionally been used in Japan. As the substance is poisonous to the touch until it dries, the creation of lacquerware has long been practiced only by skilled dedicated artisans. Lacquer has been found to have been used in Japan as early as 7000 BC, during the Jomon period. Evidence for this was discovered at the Kakinoshima "B" Excavation Site in Hokkaido's Minamikayabe Town. Many traditional crafts and industrial arts produced throughout Japanese history were initially influenced by China, and afterward experienced various native stylistic influences and innovations over the centuries. The Edo period (1603–1868) saw an increase in the focused cultivation of lacquer trees and the development of the techniques used. In the 18th century colored lacquers came into wider use.

Provenance: Lorber Estate, Palm Beach, FL


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 4.9 | Height(in) = 12 | Width(in) = 12 | Depth(in) = 12

Size of Artwork(in): 8.75" Diameter


Artist Name: Maruni


Medium: Laquerware


Circa: Circa 1940

Good condition. Some surface scratching and specks.