Wajima-nuri Lacquer Wall Piece, Kikusui Kamon in Gold Leaf, 1970s

Dimensions: height 39.5 cm, width 45 cm, depth 5 cm.

The motif corresponds to Kikusui (菊水): a combination of a chrysanthemum and stylised flowing water lines. The graphic is bold and timeless, while the gold leaf takes on a warm, soft glow as it catches the light.

The piece is professionally framed in a wooden frame with a wide mat, giving it the presence of a small art object. A special detail is that the original protective cloth (furoshiki) and the accompanying leaflet have been preserved, making the set especially complete.

According to the leaflet, this is Wajima lacquerware from Wajima (Ishikawa), a region renowned for its high-quality lacquer craftsmanship and traditional techniques. The maker’s workshop is listed as Wajima Murokichi (輪島 室吉).

This example comes from old stock and is in like-new condition.

A rare, traditional decoration that feels surprisingly modern—perfect as a unique interior accent in a minimalist setting, a wabi-sabi interior, or as a graphic statement piece in an eclectic space.