Kuwana Bon, Sohonke Nushikan, Kabura Bon, Black Lacquer, Kabura Design, Φ29cm, I-14 ◼️ Traditional craft of Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture A black lacquered Kuwana Bon (Kabura Bon), a dry confectionery dish, made by "Sohonke Nushikan". The kabura (turnip) design is painted in red lacquer (?), on black lacquered wood grain, making it a lovely Kuwana Bon. 【Dimensions】 Diameter: 29cm 【Condition】 This item is from my mother's collection, who enjoys the tea ceremony. It can also be used as a dry confectionery dish. The tray is in beautiful condition with no scratches or damage. The box, protective bag, and instruction manual show signs of deterioration and discoloration. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned, as it has been stored at home for a long time. 【Kuwana Bon】 In the late Edo period, Sadanobu Matsudaira had a kabura (turnip) design painted on a lacquered round tray and presented it to the Shogunate, which led to it being called Kabura Bon. The round shape of the kabura is likened to family harmony, and the root whiskers are likened to the prosperity of descendants, making it a treasured item as a good luck charm. It is a traditional craft of Kuwana that shines with the hand-painted skills of the craftsmen.