Antique Japanese Lacquered Nurigeta Marbled Lacquer Velvet Straps Pair 9"L Laquer represents the upper tier of

represents the upper tier of this tradition

This compact tetsubin is signed on the base with a cast rectangular cartouche — a four-character maker's mark in cursive script

while also acting as a miniature work of art

it remains in good condition

"registered design")

Antique Japanese Lacquered Nurigeta Marbled Lacquer Velvet Straps Pair 9"L Laquer represents the upper tier ofAntique Japanese Lacquered Nurigeta (), Morioka, Floral Lacquer, Velvet Thong, Pair Japan, Iwate Prefecture (Morioka), MeijiTaish period 9"L 3. 25"W 2. 25"H (23 8 6 cm) A decorative pair of women's nurigeta () in two tooth () construction, produced in Morioka (), Iwate Prefecture a northern lacquerware region where winter snow and ice informed practical design. The platform is finished in dense floral lacquerwork red blossoms and gold detail on a deep