New Wajima lacquer Hand mirror, Handcrafte Mother of Pearl Inlay of lucky clover

Wajima Lacquerware Hand mirror * Handcrafted * Mother of Pearl Inlay of lucky clover * Height: 3.0 inches * Width (Widest part): 2.2 inches New without a tag Designated a traditional craft by the government of Japan. True lacquer is a natural product tapped from the lacquer tree (Rhus verniciflua). In Wajima a mixture of unrefined raw lacquer, rice paste and baked diatomaceous earth are used to form what becomes a ground, a primer and undercoat, which contributes greatly to the robust and durable nature of Wajima lacquerware. It is the use of a fine baked diatomaceous earth powder called jinoko, which really characterises the ware. Its use became established during the 1720s and has helped to foster the worldwide reputation of Wajima true lacquerware as one of the finest made anywhere. Among the large number of lacquerwares produced in Japan, Wajima true lacquerware is the only one to be designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs. Returns will not be accepted if the item is used or damaged. Please ask in Japanese also.