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Subject:Help with old inscriptions on Japanese lacquer
Posted By: Suzume Mon, May 17, 2021 IP: 2a01:cb05:8886:f400:

Hi,

I have two old lacquer items. One is an incense stand and the other some lacquer sake cups. All of them are really quite high quality and in surprisingly good condition.

It just so happens that I also have the original wrapping paper for them.

From what I can tell they both seem to have come from the same shop but maybe with a few years difference between them? I think I can recognize the Imperial crest.

I'm guessing late 19th- first half of the 20th century?

If anyone could help me with the translation, I'd be most grateful.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,



Subject:Re: Help with old inscriptions on Japanese lacquer
Posted By: I.Nagy Tue, May 18, 2021

Your lacquered items are Wajima-nuri (Wajima lacquerwares、made by Kashiwagi Bunsaku during the Taishō Era 1912-1926.

The inscriptions on the two wrapping papers are the same

Inscriptions,

The upper part - right from crests is illegible
on both papers,

Lower part (Horizontal)
有効(豊)保險 - Insurance (Maru-hō)in Force
Right side,
石川縣能登國 - Ishikawa Prefecture, Noto Province
鳳至郡輪島町 - Fugeshi County, Wajima Town

Middle,
布着本堅地  - Nunogise, Honkataji*

Left side,
漆器製造所  - Lacquer Ware Maker
柏木文作   - Kashiwagi Bunsaku

* You can find the explanation of these technical words on the net.

Hand written characters,
慶田様 - Mr. Keida

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Help with old inscriptions on Japanese lacquer
Posted By: Suzume Tue, May 18, 2021

Hi,

Many thanks once again for your help!

Kind regards,


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