Japanese Lacquerware Lidded Bowl Vtg Nimonowan Makie Hyotan Gourd Red LB73 river There is a pattern on

There is a pattern on the cover

Kanji on the back: License

Echizen-Nuri from Fukui

back of lid has a signature

Japanese Lacquerware Lidded Bowl Vtg Nimonowan Makie Hyotan Gourd Red LB73 river There is a pattern onVintage Japanese Lacquered Lidded Bowl A deep red, almost brown, with a handpainted makie image of a vine of hyotan (gourds) in green and gold, this vintage lacquered wooden bowl with lid is a beautifully decorative addition to any traditional Japanese dinnerware set. This particular bowl is considered a nimonowan, a bowl made for boiled main dishes such as vegetables, fish, and sometimes tofu. It can also be used for soups and rice. The gourd imagery