Unused: "Narcissus" Arai-shu (Wash Vermilion) Pocket Mirror / Hand-carved in Real Lacquer / With Artist's Name "Arai-shu" is a traditional Japanese color, a muted reddish-orange, like vermilion diluted to a yellowish hue. The name comes from the appearance of vermilion that has been washed and faded. It was used in lacquerware and dyeing of kimonos (especially the lining of the hem), and became popular with the revival of Yamato-e painting in the late Edo period. It was also favored in the Meiji and Showa periods, and has been re-evaluated in the trend of valuing Japanese culture. "Fukuro-kagami" (pocket mirror) is a small mirror carried in the bosom or sash, also known as "kaichu-kagami" (pocket mirror). It was carried by women in the past for grooming and checking their appearance. It is similar to the compact mirrors of today. ▪️Unused, but has been stored at home for a long time, so the box and paper lining have discolored, but they are necessary to protect the item. The item itself has no damage at all. ▪️Size Total length: 13cm Mirror surface: Diameter 6.3cm #LacquerHandCarving #Lacquerware #HandCarvedCrafts