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Overview A gorgeous trio of antique Japanese red-lacquered shallow vessels featuring delicate hand-painted gold maki-e botanical motifs. Finished in a rich vermilion urushi lacquer, each dish depicts elegant floral sprigs alongside graceful horizon lines across the inner well. The underside of each elevated base bears a traditional calligraphic inscription identifying its civic origin in Shiga Prefecture. Perfectly scaled for shelf styling, trinket display, or altar presentation in Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, and curated antique global interiors. Includes complimentary, fully insured nationwide shipping. Deep Cultural & Historical Background Formed from turned wood cores and coated with natural cinnabar-pigmented resin sap, these refined ceremonial sake saucers (sakazuki) demonstrate classic late 19th to early 20th-century urushi-nuri techniques. The gilded inner artwork portrays stylized cherry blossoms (sakura) and soft stream lines, reflecting seasonal appreciation, beauty, and renewal. The footed base reveals crisp hand-painted gold inscriptions reading Shiga-ken kaku-gun yūshi-sha (滋賀縣各郡有志者), identifying them as commemorative vessels commissioned by district representatives within Shiga Prefecture. Historically presented at formal civic honors, imperial banquets, or regional gatherings, pieces bearing clear prefectural marks represent highly collectible examples of Japanese civic material culture. Condition & Surface Character Offered in very good antique condition with strong structural stability across all three pieces. The vermilion lacquer retains excellent luster and rich color depth. The gilded interior details remain vivid, exhibiting minor micro-rubbing, delicate age-appropriate surface wear, and light handling marks along the foot rings consistent with authentic historical preservation. Dimensions, Shipping & Display Height: 1.2 inches (each) Width/Diameter: 3.5 inches (each) Depth: 1.0 inch internal depth Weight Profile: Extremely lightweight, footed ring base Shipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured & Securely Boxed) Mounting/Display: Display stand not included (Object Only)
