Hiraizumi Lacquerware (Hiraizumi-nuri) A beautiful set of 5 teacups with a black base and red and gold design. - Quantity: Set of 5 - Design: Black base with red and gold decoration - Usage: Teacups Thank you for viewing. [Condition] Found during a cleanup at my parents' house. This is a set of 5 Hiraizumi-nuri teacups, a traditional craft representing Iwate Prefecture. I think they can also be used as small plates for sweets. Although there are some scratches, I think they are beautiful considering their age. Please check the photos. I think it's an old item, so it's a rare item now. I would be happy to sell it to someone who likes it ^ ^ ▼ Hiraizumi Lacquerware (Hiraizumi-nuri) Hiraizumi-nuri originated in the late Heian period when Fujiwara no Hidehira, the third head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, invited craftsmen from Kyoto to create it. Various lacquer art techniques such as gold leaf, gold and silver maki-e, and raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) are used on the surface of the vessels. Characteristic patterns include the "Hidehira pattern," which combines golden diamond shapes, and "clouds" and "cherry blossoms" drawn in vermilion and green. It is still produced mainly in Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate Prefecture, and is designated as a national traditional craft. [Size] Diameter: Approximately 12cm Height: Approximately 2cm ❤︎ We welcome bundling with other products! Great deals on bundles ♪ We have a large selection of retro and vintage items. Please feel free to comment with your requests and inquiries ♪ ※ We may stop listing without notice. Please consider purchasing as soon as possible. ※ Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfect items or new items, as they are stored at home by amateurs.