Japanese Lacquerware Bowl Makie

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by bosko69, Nov 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM.

  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Just found this at a local G Sale-not (imho) great thick sculpted lacquerware, but the price point was too good.
    The chop points to Heian Zohiko, a historic Kyoto lacquerware house.It's 10 inches across by 4 inches high.I think the technique used for the image is the simpler 'Hira Maki-e' (Flat Makie). The fancier type is raised Taka Maki-e (looks like bas-relief,like our Chinese member Tammy used to share).
    PS- The chop is actually gold colored.
    LACQ3.jpg LACQ1.jpg LACQ2.jpg LACQ4.jpg
     
    bosko69, Nov 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM Best Answer
    #1 + Quote Reply
    wlwhittier and komokwa like this.
  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Good score, Bosko! I think I can count 27 scallops; can you confirm? Also, is it on wood, or on a hard resin (plastic) substrate? BTW, the logo is inverted...
    I have several pieces from Zohiko. One similar to yours I gave to my sweetie a few years ago; it's on plastic. I'll get a pic of it an' show it here.
     
    wlwhittier, Nov 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM Best Answer
    #2 + Quote Reply
  3. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Whit-27 scallops. This one's on wood-it's a salad bowl. I'll post a pic of the spoon & fork.

    LACQ5.jpg LACQ7.jpg
     
    bosko69, Nov 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM Best Answer
    #3 + Quote Reply
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Japanese Lacquerware
Forum Title Date
Antique Discussion Some Japanese Lacquerware Items to be on the lookout for Jul 6, 2025
Antique Discussion Lacquerware tray Thoughts, Age, and Japanese translation help. Dec 26, 2022
Antique Discussion Japanese Lacquerware Cups Jun 11, 2021
Antique Discussion Japanese Lacquerware Tea caddy, What is she doing? Mar 20, 2020
Antique Discussion Japanese Hokkaido Ainu Carved Wooden Bear Oct 11, 2026

Share This Page