Sendai Tochu Lacquerware Inro-style Red Carved Pattern 3-Piece Set

Sendai Toishu

This is a practical lacquerware created with meticulous craftsmanship, from wood carving to polishing and lacquering, all done by hand.^_^

Toishu is a technique within the art of Choshitsu (carved lacquerware), where patterns are carved into multiple thick layers of red lacquer.
There are also similar techniques like Tsuikoku (carved black lacquer) and Tsuiou (carved yellow lacquer) that use black and yellow lacquer respectively.^_^

These techniques originated in China.
They are said to have been introduced to Japan during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.
However, in Japan, lacquerware carved on a wooden base and finished with red lacquer has been called Toishu.

This item has been stored at home, so please only purchase if you understand this.
I am also selling a vase. m(__)m
Discounts are available for combined purchases!