Emisu Bowl from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Updated at 2024-09-11
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Ryukyuan lacquerware is a national traditional handicraft designated by the Japanese government. The distinct bright vermilion color makes Ryukyuan lacquerware extremely recognizable. Surfaces are coated in pure vermilion or black before polishing. Pig's blood was traditionally used for the undercoat, producing lacquerware with saturated and vivid vermilion. In addition to the chinkin, maki-e, and raden techniques, Ryukyuan artisans also invented the tsuikin technique. The green turbans abundant along the coast of Ryukyu also give Ryukyuan lacquerware a unique style.
Name
Emisu Bowl from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Giver
Takeshi Onaga, Governer of Okinawa Prefecture
Friendly States
Japan
City
Okinawa Prefecture
Language: Japanese
Area: 2,280.98 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,467,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Tourism, service, agriculture and fisheries
Category
Lacquer wares、Handicrafts
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