Chamfered Case, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Mt Horai Design
Perfect for storing your precious. Keep it by your bed, and enjoy the dim light reflected on and dispersed by the mother-of-pearl inlay.
The case is chamfered on the side, and the lid and the bottom meet perfectly.
¥275,000
In stock
Additional information
| Weight | 200 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 4 cm |
| Material | Japanese zelkova |
| Color | Black, Pearl |
| Maker | Senro Sato |
| Material | Urushi |
Full Product Details
Princess Kaguya, the shining Bamboo Princess, was proposed to by five men; princes and aristocrats, they were all mesmerised by her beauty. She didn’t want to marry any of them so she made impossible requests as a requisite for marriage.
One prince was asked to bring a mystical branch of treasure which bears pearly white fruits; its roots silver, the stem gold, It was said to be found in Mt Horai, the mountain of treasure.
Did he succeed? I shall not spill the ending here.
The design of this magnificently crafted urushi lacquered case seems to depict the prince’s journey to gain the heart of the princess.
Mt Horai still remains a symbol of treasure and prosperity today.
Perfect for storing your precious. Keep it by your bed, and enjoy the dim light reflected on and dispersed by the mother-of-pearl inlay.
The case is chamfered on the side, and the lid and the bottom meet perfectly.
It comes in a box.
Care of Use:
Avoid direct sunlight and UV rays.
Wash with lukewarm water and wipe well with a soft cloth. Carefully Remove water from the corners with a dry soft cloth so as to avoid water stains.
For oil stains, wash with a soft sponge using neutral detergent and rinse with lukewarm water.
To store for a long time without use, wrap in a cloth and store at room temperature.
Do not stack dishes of other materials, such as earthenware or porcelain, on top of urushiware in order to avoid scratches.
Message from Senro:
This handicraft has been produced in a way that is completely non-polluting to our environment, utilising the wisdom, techniques and materials of our ancestors who have passed on their knowledge and skills from ancient times.
We would like to give it to you as a result of our wish that the path of today’s spiritual culture will become richer, and that respect for nature’s blessings will grow. This gift will continue to live on from the present day to the future.
We hope that you will use it daily, with loving care, and for many years to come.
