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A P Limited Edition’s Maki-e tribute to the Great American Bald Eagle – the pinnacle of Urushi lacquering art.

On April 29, 2023 By chawm

An Urushi tree takes about 12 to 15 years to mature for commercial purposes. For only a few months during the year, the sap can be gathered, with every tree producing at best, only about a cupful of sap (about 150 grams), from which the celebrated Urushi lacquer is made.