Popular Lacquer Ornament This is a colorful, gold marble-painted cat. It's plump and very cute, and it's sure to bring you comfort ♡ (*ˊᵕˋ* ) Size: Approximately 46mm x 36mm ■ Lacquer Beads A natural resin paint - made by cutting the bark of the lacquer tree and processing a kind of white viscous milk that flows out of the bast fiber. The material of the lacquer beads is ebony. It is made by polishing the outer layer of the beads with natural lacquer, and it is characterized by its gloss. It belongs to natural traditional products and has a special performance that can prevent corrosion ⭐︎ It has been proven that lacquer has a high antibacterial effect. There was a report from Minowa Shikkogyo Co., Ltd., which sells lacquer in Fukui Prefecture, that they confirmed that lacquer has the effect of reducing the new coronavirus. (August 25, 2021, from Minowa Shikkogyo Co., Ltd. "New Coronavirus Reduced by 99.9% or More") Although it is subtle how useful lacquer is for everyday infection risks, it has been reported to have antiviral effects. ⚠️ Please refrain from using if you are allergic to lacquer. I think it's also good to keep it as an interior decoration. #lacquer #cat #urushi #ornament