Unused: "Morning Glory" Arai-shu (Washed Vermilion) Pocket Mirror / Hand-carved genuine lacquer / With artist's name "Arai-shu" (washed vermilion) is a traditional Japanese color, a muted reddish-orange, like vermilion diluted to a yellowish hue. It's named for its appearance, as if the vermilion color has been washed out. It's used in lacquerware and dyeing of kimonos (especially the lining of the hem, known as "hakkake"). It became popular in the late Edo period with the revival of Yamato-e painting, and was favored during the Meiji and Showa periods, being re-evaluated in the trend of valuing Japanese culture. "Fukuro-kagami" (pocket mirror) is a small mirror carried in the bosom (fukuro) or sash, also known as "kaichu-kagami" (pocket mirror). It was carried by women in the past for grooming and checking their appearance. It serves a similar purpose to modern compact mirrors. ▪️Unused, but has been stored at home for a long time, and the box and paper lining have discolored, but are necessary to protect the item. The item itself has no damage. ▪️Size Total length: 11cm Mirror surface: Diameter 6.3cm #LacquerHandCarving #Lacquerware #HandCarvedCrafts