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Yamanaka-shikki is a type of lacquer ware which originated in the late 16th century in the Yamanaka Onsen (hot spring) region in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture; a locality renowned for its woodturning. This bowl has been designed with the aim of bringing out the distinctive gloss and sheen of traditional Japanese lacquer to the fullest possible extent. The inside has a natural rippled finish, in stark contrast to the sharply stretched out silhouette of the mouth of the bowl. This complex curved surface reflects the light in a unique way, making it possible to accentuate the glossy finish even further.