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Lacquerware

Murakami Kibori Tsuishu Lacquer

Niigata carved-wood lacquerware from Murakami where artisans carve bold patterns into wood before applying multiple layers of vermilion urushi lacquer.

Japanese Name村上木彫堆朱
CategoryLacquerware
PrefectureNiigata Prefecture (新潟県)
Region村上市 (村上市)
Main Products重箱、盆、茶器、花器、菓子器
DesignatedFebruary 26, 1976