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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;shamster, post: 10489116, member: 85821&quot;]So I’m back with my second purchase of Japanese lacquerware! This one is a mini tray with Maki-e of two fans (calling our fan fan</p><p>[USER=2844]@Any Jewelry[/USER]&nbsp; here<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" />).</p><p>[ATTACH=full]527525[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]527526[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>One thing about Maki-e I particularly like is that the moment you see it, you can see quality straight away. This is the finest piece I have ever came across with, just look at those lines representing water flow: just impeccable even under 30x magnification. The actual line is as thin as my hair, just so smooth. It’s hard to imagine painting they, let alone layering up to achieve such thickness as if carved…</p><p>[ATTACH=full]527527[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527528[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527529[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527530[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately this tray is missing its feet, which allows me to get it with a lower price. Still perfect for wall hanging! And it bears the mark of </p><p>Zohiko, a workshop in business since 1661. Website here: <a href="https://www.zohiko.co.jp/about/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.zohiko.co.jp/about/" rel="nofollow">https://www.zohiko.co.jp/about/[ATTACH=full]527533[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527532[/ATTACH] </a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Although there are some pieces with this mark made in late 20th century, I think mine could be older based on the oxidation of the golden powder and sign of use.it’s less fresh than another box with Maki-e, see comparison:[ATTACH=full]527531[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527534[/ATTACH]And this is where you see quality… the tray came twice in price <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie98" alt=":wideyed:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Please share thoughts about this beautiful, would be great if anyone holds different opinion on its age… thanks for watching! Please enjoy as much as I do![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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