Mid-Century Japanese Large Boat-Shaped Ceramic Bowl holiday decor and holds four black lacquered

and holds four black lacquered coasters inside

I feel like it is a protector

This set of three gorgeous Cinnabar-colored Burmese lacquer betel boxes makes me want to find appropriately lovely and unexpected little things to store inside

) My guess is these are mid- to late-19th century

wearable pieces as kinetic sculpture

Mid-Century Japanese Large Boat-Shaped Ceramic Bowl holiday decor and holds four black lacqueredThis large, presumed mid century, boat shaped Japanese pottery bowl is a study in contrasts, with earthy, almost rocky variegated exterior dramatically contrasting with silky smooth, chocolate y brown interior glaze. It's especially nice on the table as a serving bowl, but also lovely displayed in silhouette on open shelves. Or use it as a vase for ikebana! 15W 6. 5D 3. 5H; perfect condition.