A PAIR OF RED LACQUERED JAPANESE HIBACHI, EARLY... Lot 113
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A PAIR OF RED LACQUERED JAPANESE HIBACHI, EARLY SHOWA PERIOD
Pair of magnificent hibachi 火鉢 (fire bowls) shaped like chrysanthemum flowers 菊 (kiku) and finished with high quality 'bordeaux red' lacquer.
Each is carved from a solid piece of wood with fine elegant lobes representing the petals.
The interior fitted with a copper lining, for the coals, with a nice patina.
A pair of hibachi in this color and with this kind of quality of material is rare to find! In a very good condition with some minimal traces of wear. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
In Japan chrysanthemums are believed to represent happiness, longevity, rejuvenation and nobility.
Period: Japan - Taisho - early Showa period.
Dimensions:
Height 26 cm, Diameter 30 cm.
In Western culture these bowls are often used as decorative flower pots/planters.
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