This is a decorative plate made using lacquer art by hand painted. . It is crafted by applying layers of lacquer onto natural wood and then hand-painted. The surface has a soft texture with a moderate sheen. The boldly depicted rhododendron is arranged in a modern style, making it understated yet striking. This piece is made of Aizu lacquerware, one of Japan’s renowned lacquerware production areas. Aizu lacquerware is characterized by its robust coating and elegant designs. The history of Aizu lacquerware is ancient, believed to have started in the Muromachi period. Its development was influenced by the region's humid climate, which is ideal for working with lacquer, the abundance of wood due to the surrounding mountains, and the protection and support of Aizu lacquerware by successive feudal lords since the Azuchi-Momoyama period. 【Specification】 ・Material/ Natural Wood , Cashew lacquer ・Diameter / φ31 ×2.3cm ・Hand painted ・Weight/ 940 g ・Made in Japan Product Type: HOME DÉCORCollection: ORNAMENT > ORNAMENTAL PLATE Collection: LACQUER WARE