Haisen- Black Lacquer Cup Wash Bowl in old time of Japan. At the dinner party, Japanese has custom to exchange cups and drink sake. After drinking sake with a cup, wash it in the bowl and give it to other person. This black lacquer bowl must have been used at a rich family or high grade banquet. Lacquer with Chinkin (Gold-inlaid Lacquer Ware) is considered high grade item and it is expensive. Please refer: https://shihateacomfort.com/wajimateacaddy. This item can be used as decoration of tea room or you can wash cups or finger in the bowl. You can use as a vase. It is gorgeous. It has damage on surface as seen in the photo. This item is old and has damage on surface. No return accepted. If you have questions, please ask us. Age: unknown (Nowadays this bowl is not used in Japan) Height:15.5㎝ Diameter: 15.5㎝