These were the 2 wineholders which I bought. Very japanese kind of patterns. Unfortunately, I could not get a good shot of the second wineholder due to the shiny surface of lacquer.
For those wondering how lacquerware should be maintained, here's a set of instructions which I got from the shop:
- Wash in luke warm water with a soft cloth and rinse well.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Keep away from stoves or heaters, and avoid excessive dryness and humidity.
- Do not stack on top of other lacquer products.
- Wipe off finger prints.
- To restore luster, polish with a soft dry cloth.
Do be careful when buying lacquer products as some are fakes and just laminated to create a shine. Came across a couple of egg shell lacquerware imitations. The real product is made using egg shells as decorative patterns embossed in the lacquer product. The look-a-likes, however, used laminated paper to keep the egg shells in place.
