This Japanese soup bowl features sakura motifs made with a technique of coating black and red lacquer and then polishing a part of it to show the color underneath, which gives a unique handmade texture to the piece. Cherry blossom symbolizes inner beauty, elegance and good education in Japan.  Its timeless traditional design is suitable for long-term use, daily use, or when entertaining guests. See more items from our Yamanaka Lacquerware collection.