Beni Oozara 紅大皿 Owan which is said to have

which is said to have been worn by a person who guarded a nobleman

It is a helmet worn by musicians and dancers in Bugaku (court dances with music)

The reason is that the wood material of the Japanese lacquerware has much smaller heat transmission than the ceramics and much lighter in weight

Master Junichi Hokose's work is simply superb with every details being thoroughly taken care of

Beni Oozara 紅大皿 Owan which is said to haveThis large plate is one achievement for Hida Shunkei, thus not a typical work. It realizes a true combination of the traditional beauty of clear urushi lacquer work of Shunkei with a fine wood work in a very contemporary design. This size of the plate is as large as 30cm (11. 8 inch) in diameter. It is made from one piece of solid wood. As a heritage of Hida Shunkei, you will see the fine continuous wood grains beneath the clear and smooth surface.