Vintage Japanese Signed Nomi Chisel 7/32" (11mm) Forged Iron Blade & Macassar Ebony Handle Lacquerware He describes that the subtlety

He describes that the subtlety and dignity found in the Japanese arts featuring bright reflective metallic threads and lacquers along with bright colors

It is titled "Geisha II"

Usually place by a door face if in

What makes Hida Shunkei lacquer ware so special is the way that the beauty of the surface of the wood is brought out by the application of a transparent coating of lacquer

5" in diameter (15 x 7

Vintage Japanese Signed Nomi Chisel 7/32" (11mm) Forged Iron Blade & Macassar Ebony Handle Lacquerware He describes that the subtletyVintage Japanese nomi are truly impressive in the quality of their steel. This lovely tool also has the original Macassar ebony handle. This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword, with high carbon laminated steel that holds an edge like no other in the world. It was used for precise paring and finishing of many kinds of wood joinery.