Japanese Urushi Lacquer Wooden Bowl with Lid – Gold Ivy Motif

✦ Why We Love It

Black as a winter night, gilded like a garden in bloom.
This is lacquerware that asks to be held.

The first time you pick this bowl up, you notice the weight — or rather, the lack of it. It’s lighter than you expect, warm in the hand, the lacquer surface smooth in a way that feels almost alive. Then you see the gold ivy winding across the black, the tiny red berries, the whisper of green leaf — and you understand why Japanese lacquerware has been treasured for centuries.

This is a bowl made to be used. Soup, rice, a small side dish — the fitted lid holds the warmth in while the craftsmanship holds your attention. We chose it because it’s the kind of piece that makes an ordinary meal feel like something worth sitting down for.

✦ The Meaning Behind Urushi

This bowl is finished in genuine Urushi lacquer (漆塗り — urushi-nuri), a craft that has been practised in Japan for over 9,000 years. Urushi is harvested from the sap of the lacquer tree, then applied in careful layers — each one dried and polished before the next is added. The result is a surface of extraordinary depth and durability. The gold ivy motif (tsuta — 蔔) is a symbol of longevity and enduring bonds in Japanese culture, making this bowl as meaningful as it is beautiful.

✦ What’s Included

• 1 × Urushi lacquer wooden bowl (漆器 — shikki)
• 1 × Matching fitted lid (蓋 — futa)

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Sourced directly from Japan — authentic, not imitation
• Free gift wrapping available on every order
• Trusted by customers across the UK and worldwide
• Every piece chosen with care and pride

✦ Perfect For

A luxury birthday gift, anniversary gift, housewarming gift, or Christmas gift for someone who appreciates Japanese art and craftsmanship. Equally at home on a beautifully set dinner table or displayed as a piece in its own right.

漆器 (Shikki) — lacquerware that carries centuries of care.

✦ Product Details

• Made in Japan
• Material: Wood with genuine Urushi lacquer
• Finish: Deep black with hand-finished gold ivy, green foliage and red berry motif
• Capacity: 185ml
• Weight: 85g
• Hand wash only — do not use in microwave or dishwasher

✦ Size & Details

• Diameter: 7.4cm (approx. 3 inches)
• Height: 8.9cm (approx. 3.5 inches)
• Capacity: 185ml
• Weight: 85g

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