New sensation of "Ichidan-ju" [IMPRESSION] by German designers.
This is a Suri-Urushi version of the IMPRESSION series, which is characterized by the lid with a hole in the middle.
Originally designed by Wolf Udo Wagner, a famous German product designer.
There are, of course, good reasons for the holes in the lid.
The first reason is that we want people to feel the beauty of both wood and lacquer at the same time, which is unique to lacquerware. The lid has a clear finish that allows you to enjoy the original texture of the wood, and the red and black tones of the urushi lacquer inside peek out through the holes, creating an "impression" of the lacquer. The lid is slightly recessed in the center so that the focus is actually on the color of the lacquer inside.
Secondly, when you serve a dish inside, you can see a glimpse of the dish through the hole, which increases the anticipation of opening the lid. This is a fun idea. Of course, the lid is also functional and easy to open.

The largest size in the ◆ series
The [INPRESSION Slit Lacquer] series is available in three sizes, and this L-size product is the largest, measuring 30 cm in diameter x 6.5 cm in height.
Because of its large size, it has an outstanding presence when placed in the center of a table at a party or banquet. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as as a single tier of stacked boxes for New Year's, as a serving bowl for chirashi sushi, hors d'oeuvres, and sweets.

The body is available in two color variations: red and black.
The body of the bowl is also finished with rubbed lacquer (wipe lacquer) to show the grain of the wood, and is available in two colors, red and black. It may be fun to have a set with different colors.

[Please note]
*[IMPRSIION] series products are partially designed with a clear finish on the outside to preserve the texture of the wood as much as possible.
Therefore, the wood surface may vary from white to yellow or brown, or may change color in the process.
We appreciate your understanding.