Bajyo-hai Hana-Komon Otsu 華小紋 乙 2nd Owan due to discontinuation by Wajimaya

due to discontinuation by Wajimaya Zen-ni

Almost flat yet slightly curved plate surface is welcoming and will create a great presentation for such like sushi or like colorful hors d'oeuvres for your guest to pinch

It will greet you with warmth

It has red in the background

Bajyo-hai Hana-Komon Otsu 華小紋 乙 2nd Owan due to discontinuation by WajimayaThis small original Bajyo hai ( Sake cup used while riding a horse) by master Junichi Hakose is one good example to see his great combination of base urushi (lacquer) work and maki e work in his original elegant form. The stem is colored brownish with clear urushi on top, leaving the texture of the wood to appear. Then the upper portion is finished in a traditional way in black to have deep reflections. The makie work, "Hana Komon," meaning "Small