Antique Japanese Wakasa Lacquer Clam Shell

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This unusual Japanese lacquer clam shell is from Wakasa, the center for exceptional lacquer craftsmanship which began during the Edo … Read more This unusual Japanese lacquer clam shell is from Wakasa, the center for exceptional lacquer craftsmanship which began during the Edo period. At that time the lacquerers of the Obama clan, near Wakasa Bay, began decorating their work with designs depicting elements of the ocean floor, For techniques, the Wakasa craftsmen developed a process of repeated lacquer coatings of several colors and rubbing down the lacquer coated surface. This process produced a random decorative pattern. The clam shell spans 8.5 inches across at the widest part by 8.5 inches and is approximately 3.5 inches thick See less