"Obidome Physalis Brooch In Japanese Lacquer - Japan"
Obidome, obi (kimono belt) jewel, transformed into a brooch and pendant. Lacquered wood with a physalis decoration in gold and red makie lacquer. Very high-quality Wajima lacquer signed on the back by Rei, a famous lacquer artist. A ring on the back allows this piece to be used as a pendant. Japan, circa 1990, 5.6 x 3 x 1.8 cm.