Chrysanthemum Soup Bowl

This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut, which is the best material for wood bowls. It has a slightly matte texture in calm vermilion color.

The lacquering process, from the base coat to the top coat, has been inspected for designation as a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft.

Aizu-e, the traditional design of Aizu lacquerware, is hand-painted one by one by skilled maki-e artists. The painting of the chrysanthemum flower is considered as auspicious motif in Japan, warding off disease and bringing longevity.