This is a Hida Shunkei lacquer Bonbonniere. In France, a vessel used to hold sugar confections is called a "bonbonniere" and is used for celebrations as a "vessel of happiness".
It is a rare Hida Shunkei lacquer product with Japanese Makie (a Japanese lacquer decoration technique). Makie of cherry blossoms is drawn on the four sides of the lid.
[Product information]
Size: 4.7 diameter x 2.75 height inch
Material: Natural wood (solid one piece wood)
Finish: Lacquer painting
Box: Japanese wood box (5 x 5 x 3 inch)
Production (wood / lacquering): In Takayama city, Gifu, Japan
[Production process]
Material: Natural solid wood
Wood production: Each piece is handmade by a craftsman
Undercoating: Two coats of putty to fill holes Three coats by urethane sanding Five coats of surface sanding after each of the above operations.
Lacquering: Hand-painted by a Lacquer artist Shunkei lacquer is refined from raw urushi lacquer by craftsman.