Vintage Japanese Hand Made Wood Hida Shunkei Lacquer Chataku Tea Saucer Table There are no stamps on

There are no stamps on the back

It is made of a type of resin material that is very strong and durable

This tsuba shows some wear from use

It is made of a high fire clay for lasting durability

A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and very solid and functional piece of furniture

Vintage Japanese Hand Made Wood Hida Shunkei Lacquer Chataku Tea Saucer Table There are no stamps onThis is a vintage Japanese wooden lacquered saucer for sencha styled tea cups called a Chataku . It is made of Hida Shunkei lacquer ware and hand crafted in Gifu prefecture in the early. This type of natural lacquer ware has been famous in Japan for centuries. What makes Hida Shunkei lacquer ware so special is the way that the beauty of the surface of the wood is brought out by the application of a transparent coating of lacquer. It is produced by a