Set of 2 Black Lacquer Soup Bowls with Intricate Gold Inlay (牡丹花紋詰) A luxurious, antique masterpiece filled with various chrysanthemum designs in gold inlay. The contrast between black and gold is stunning, and there are no noticeable scratches or minor abrasions. The gold trim on the edges also shows no significant damage. ◆Size◆ Width: Approximately 12.8 cm Height: Approximately 8.5 cm ◆Description◆ Material: Wood, Lacquer Condition: Overall beautiful. There are processing marks and minor scratches. ◆Please understand that there may be processing marks, age-related wear, stains, warping, and imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye. Each item is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike. ◇◇Gold Inlay (沈金)◇◇ This is a highly skilled lacquerware decoration technique in which a design is carved onto the surface of the lacquerware, lacquer is applied to the carved grooves, and then gold powder or gold leaf is filled in and embedded. Antique lacquerware, with its hand-painted and hand-carved designs, has a very high value as a work of art. Especially older pieces often exhibit superior techniques, and I am captivated by them. I particularly love gold inlay and have been collecting it, but I will be moving next year, and it is with great regret that I have decided to gradually part with my collection. I hope you will take these beautiful items in hand and cherish them. ◆Please be aware of processing marks and age-related stains. Please consider purchasing if you understand that these are items stored at home and are antiques. I may not be able to respond immediately due to work commitments. Thank you for your understanding. Packing will be done carefully with bubble wrap, etc., and we will use recycled cardboard boxes for shipping. We may change between Rakuraku Mercari and Yu-Yu Mercari shipping methods. We sometimes have weekend sales☆