Black Lacquer Raden Lidded Bowl with Dragons and Clouds.
On the outside of the bowl is black lacquer and the inside is coated with goldleaf. The use of Raden shell inlay techniques on the curved outer surfaces of the bowl indicate the high degree of skill required to execute this piece. It is thought it was made for export to China. In 1956 it was designated as a Cultural Property by Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa Prefectural Museum Collection