A sturdy lacquerware, with edges that are reinforced by cloth and a crack-resistant base coat.
Polished after applying the final coat of lacquer to bring out the cloth grain of the lower layer.
Negoro lacquer is a finish in which black lacquer can be seen from beneath vermilion lacquer.
A bowl for everyday use that hides scratches well.
A solid clear soup bowl made of Japanese cherry birch wood that is sanded down on a potter's wheel, with cloth attached around the edge to reinforce the base. The outside features a Negoro lacquer finish, and the inside is black lacquer. There is no gold or silver lacquer detailing, making it suitable for use in any season.