{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-lacquer-cups-hand-painted-bijin-ga-set-of-7-showa-era","title":"Vintage Japanese Lacquer Cups　Hand-Painted Bijin-ga, Set of 7 (Showa Era)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eA set of seven Japanese lacquerware sakazuki (sake cups), each decorated with a hand-painted bijin-ga, a classical image of a woman inspired by the Edo-period ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eEach cup features a warm gold-toned lacquer interior with a delicately painted figure of a woman in kimono with elaborate hair ornaments. The designs are rendered in black, red, and muted earth tones. \u003cbr\u003eBecause the decoration ishand-painted, subtle variations appear between the figures  in the eyes, hands, and line work, giving each cup its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe exterior is finished in red lacquer with a gold rim, while the base remains undecorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eThe set is presented in its original black presentation box with copper clasp hardware. The box shows light fading and age-related wear, while the clasp remains secure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautiful example of mid-century Japanese lacquerware combining traditional imagery with functional tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century (Showa era, circa 1950–1970)\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eTechnique: Lacquerware with hand-painted decoration and gold interior finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eDiameter: approx. 5.5 cm each\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eContents: 7 cups with original box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition. Minor wear to the gold interior consistent with age and gentle use. The box shows light fading and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735304139052,"sku":null,"price":19999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/Kumano.is0295.jpg?v=1773072612","url":"https:\/\/kumano.is\/products\/vintage-japanese-lacquer-cups-hand-painted-bijin-ga-set-of-7-showa-era","provider":"Kumano.is","version":"1.0","type":"link"}