Heian Zōhiko has lacquered objects in Kyoto since 1661. Over three and a half centuries, the house has maintained a single discipline: that urushi — lacquer — is not coating but transformation. This small round box named Kikuju, chrysanthemum longevity, carries that lineage in its surface.
The lid bears gold maki-e chrysanthemums rendered against a deep tame-nuri reddish-brown ground — the color of aged lacquer, of patience, of time made visible. The chrysanthemum here is not ornament. It is an argument about endurance.
Condition: good overall; interior of box shows light staining consistent with age and use. Diameter 10cm, height 5.7cm.
🔹 [ BASIC DETAILS ] • Artist: Heian Zōhiko • Origin: Kyoto, Japan • Material: Urushi lacquer, gold maki-e • Dimensions: Diameter approx. 10 cm, Height approx. 5.7 cm • Box: Wooden storage box (tomobako) included • Condition: Good — no chips, cracks, or repairs
🔹 [ SHIPPING & PACKAGING ] • Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days • Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking) • Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
