Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Go Bowl with Lid mid-20th century 5" Bowl in modern days

in modern days

Markings on bottom of bottle

Designed originally for kimono

Additionally

this is a beautiful example of Japanese lacquerware

Vintage Japanese Keyaki Wood Go Bowl with Lid mid-20th century 5" Bowl in modern daysJapanese Keyaki Wood Go Bowl with LidJapan, mid 20th centuryDimensions: approx. 5 H 5 Dia. This finely turned wooden bowl with lid, made from richly grained keyaki (Japanese zelkova), was originally used to store Go stonesthe smooth black and white playing pieces of Japans ancient strategy game Go (). The form is classic and tactile, designed to sit comfortably in the hand, with a rounded, harmonious profile that accentuates the woods natural pattern.