Japanese Lacquerware Lidded Bowl Vtg Nimonowan Makie Hyotan Gourd Red LB74 birds Non-slip prossesion on the bottom

Non-slip prossesion on the bottom

the bottom is brown

Crack on the bottom side

and red lines

19 cm long x 16 cm wide x 2 cm thick

Japanese Lacquerware Lidded Bowl Vtg Nimonowan Makie Hyotan Gourd Red LB74 birds Non-slip prossesion on the bottomVintage Japanese Lacquered Lidded Bowl A deep red, almost brown, with a handpainted makie image of a vine of hyotan (gourds) in green and gold, this vintage lacquered wooden bowl with lid is a beautifully decorative addition to any traditional Japanese dinnerware set. This particular bowl is considered a nimonowan, a bowl made for boiled main dishes such as vegetables, fish, and sometimes tofu. It can also be used for soups and rice. The gourd imagery